dispensations of providence, the Almighty shows in the most convincing manner, that sin is hateful
in his sight.
Is. 14:28-32 Assurance is given of the destruction of the Philistines and their power, by famine
and war. Hezekiah would be more terrible to them than Uzziah had been. Instead of rejoicing, there
would be lamentation, for the whole land would be ruined. Such destruction will come upon the
proud and rebellious, but the Lord founded Zion for a refuge to poor sinners, who flee from the
wrath to come, and trust in his mercy through Christ Jesus. Let us tell all around of our comforts
and security, and exhort them to seek the same refuge and salvation.
Chapter 15
The Divine judgments about to come upon the Moabites.This prophecy coming to pass within three years, would confirm the prophet's mission, and the
belief in all his other prophecies. Concerning Moab it is foretold, Is. 15:1. That their chief cities
should be surprised by the enemy. Great changes, and very dismal ones, may be made in a very
little time. Is. 15:2. The Moabites would have recourse to their idols for relief. Ungodly men, when
in trouble, have no comforter. But they are seldom brought by their terrors to approach our forgiving
God with true sorrow and believing prayer. Is. 15:3. There should be the cries of grief through the
land. It is poor relief to have many fellow-sufferers, fellow-mourners. Is. 15:4. The courage of their
soldiers should fail. God can easily deprive a nation of that on which it most depended for strength
and defence. 5. These calamities should cause grief in the neighbouring parts. Though enemies to
Israel, yet as our fellow-creatures, it should be grievous to see them in such distress. In Is. 15:6-9,
the prophet describes the woful lamentations heard through the country of Moab, when it became
a prey to the Assyrian army. The country should be plundered. And famine is usually the sad effect
of war. Those who are eager to get abundance of this world, and to lay up what they have gotten,
little consider how soon it may be all taken from them. While we warn our enemies to escape from
ruin, let us pray for them, that they may seek and find forgiveness of their sins.
Chapter 16
Moab is exhorted to yield obedience. (Is. 16:1-5) The pride and the judgments of Moab. (Is.
16:6-14)
Is. 16:1-5 God tells sinners what they may do to prevent ruin; so he does to Moab. Let them
send the tribute they formerly engaged to pay to Judah. Take it as good advice. Break off thy sins
by righteousness, it may lengthen thy quiet. And this may be applied to the great gospel duty of
submission to Christ. Send him the lamb, the best you have, yourselves a living sacrifice. When