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Isaiah 15:8

Isaiah 15:8
For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beerelim.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For the cry is gone found about the borders of Moab,.... The cry of destruction and howling because of it; the places mentioned, as is observed by some, being upon the borders of the land. Heshbon was…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For the cry is gone round about ... - The cry of distress and calamity has encompassed the whole land of Moab. There is no part of the land which is not filled with lamentation and distress. The…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 15:6-9

Here the prophet further describes the woeful and piteous lamentations that should be heard throughout all the country of Moab when it should become a prey to the Assyrian army. "By this time the cry…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Summing up the effect of the previous description and explaining the forsaking of the land.

the cry(of destruction, Isa 15:15) is gone round We should expect the two places in the second half of the…

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