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Isaiah 21:13

Isaiah 21:13
The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The burden upon Arabia,.... Which lay heavy upon it, as a burden upon a beast; or "concerning" it, or "against" it, as Kimchi notes; which Arabia, or what part thereof, is meant, may be gathered from…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Analysis of Isa 21:13-17. - Vision 18. “Arabia.” The remainder of this chapter is occupied with a single prophecy respecting Arabia. It was “probably” delivered about the time that the former was…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 21:13-17

Arabia was a large country, that lay eastward and southward of the land of Canaan. Much of it was possessed by the posterity of Abraham. The Dedanim, here mentioned (Isa 21:13), descended from Dedan,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Isaiah 21:13-17

The oracle on Arabia, Isa 21:13-17

A vision (Isa 21:13-15) and its interpretation (Isa 21:16-17). A caravan of the merchant-tribe of Dedan is seen driven by stress of war from the regular route, and…