19:35) II. The last 27 chapters form a separate prophecy, and are supposed by many critics to have
been written in the time of the Babylonian captivity, and are therefore ascribed to a “later Isaiah;”
but the best reasons are in favor of but one Isaiah. This second part falls into three sections, each
consisting of nine chapters:—
•The first section, chs 40-48 has for its main topic the comforting assurance of the deliverance from
Babylon by Koresh (Cyrus), who is even named twice. ch. (Isaiah 41:2,3,25; 44:28; 45:1-4,13;
46:11; 48:14,15)
•The second section, chs. 49-56, is distinguished from the first by several features. The person of
Cyrus as well as his name and the specification of Babylon, disappear altogether. Return from
exile is indeed spoken of repeatedly and at length, ch. (Isaiah 49:9-26; 51:9-52; 12; 55:12,13;
57:14) but in such general terms as admit of being applied to the spiritual and Messianic as well
as to the literal restoration.
•This section is mainly occupied with various practical exhortations founded upon the views of the
future already set forth. In favor of the authenticity of the last 27 chapters the following reasons
may be advanced:— (a) The unanimous testimony of Jewish and Christian tradition, comp. Ecclus.
48:24, and the evidence of the New Testament quotations. (Matthew 3:3; Luke 4:17; Acts 8:28;
Romans 10:16,20) (b) The unity of design which connects these last 27 chapters with the preceding;
the oneness of diction which pervades the whole book; the peculiar elevation and grandeur of style
which characterize the second part as well as the first; the absence of any other name than Isaiah’s
claiming the authorship; lastly, the Messianic predictions which mark its inspiration and remove
the chief ground of objection against its having been written by Isaiah. In point of style we can
find no difficulty in recognizing in the second part the presence of the same plastic genius as we
discover in the first.
Iscah
(one who looks forth), daughter of Haran the brother of Abram, and sister of Milcah and of
Lot. (Genesis 11:29) In the Jewish traditions she is identified with Sarai. (B.C. about 1920.)
Iscariot
(man of Kerioth). [Judas Iscariot ISCARIOT]
Ishbah
(praising), a man in the line of Judah, commemorated as the “father of Eshtemos.” (1 Chronicles
4:17)
Ishbak
(left behind), a son of Abraham and Keturah, (Genesis 25:2; 1 Chronicles 1:32) and the progenitor
of a tribe of northern Arabia. (B.C. after 1856.)
Ishbibenob
(he that dwells at Nobl), son of Rapha, one of the race of Philistine giants, who attacked David
in battle, but was slain by Abishai. (2 Samuel 21:16,17) (B.C. 1018.)
Ishbosheth
(man of shame) the youngest of Saul’s four sons, and his legitimate successor. (B.C. 1068.)
Ish-bosheth was “forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and reigned two years.” ( 2
Samuel 3:10) During these two years he reigned at Mahanaim, though only in name. The wars and
negotiations with David were entirely carried on by Abner (2 Samuel 2:12; 3:6,12) The death of
Abner deprived the house of Saul of its last remaining support. When Ish-bosheth heard of it, “his
hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled.” He was murdered in his bed.
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