Isaiah 26:1

“In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah, &c.] When great things shall be done: for the church and people of God; and when antichrist and all their enemies are destroyed, as mentioned in the preceding chapter (<232501>Isaiah 25:1-12); then this song shall be sung expressed in this throughout; which the Targum calls a “new” song, an excellent one, as the matter of it shows; and which will be sung in the land of Judah, the land of praise in the congregation of the saints, the professors and confessors of the name of Jesus: in Mount Zion, the church of God below, (<19E901>Psalm 149:1 <661401>Revelation 14:1-3 15:1-4 19:1-6): we have a strong city; not an earthly one, as…”

“CONNECTED WITH THE TWENTY-FOURTH AND TWENTY-FIFTH CHAPTERS. SONG OF PRAISE OF ISRAEL AFTER BEING RESTORED TO THEIR OWN LAND. (Isa. 26:1-21) strong city--Jerusalem, strong in Jehovah's protection: type of the new Jerusalem (Psa 48:1-3), contrasted with the overthrow of the ungodly foe (Isa 26:4-7, Isa 26:12-14; Rev 22:2, Rev 22:10-12, &c.). salvation . . . walls-- (Isa 60:18; Jer 3:23; Zac 2:5). MAURER translates, "Jehovah makes His help serve as walls" (Isa 33:20-21, &c.). bulwarks--the trench with the antemural earthworks exterior to the wall.”

“In that day - When God shall do such glorious works, as are described in the foregoing chapter. Sung - In the church of God. A city - Jerusalem, or the church, which is often compared to a city. For walls - God's immediate and saving protection shall be to his church instead of walls. Isaiah 26:2”

“26:1-21 This section of the Little Apocalypse (see study note on 24:1–27:13) is a song of praise and a prayer for redemption. 26:1-6 The new community of God’s people is likened to the citizens of a city, securely held together by the Lord. They are righteous, faithful, peaceful, and trusting. 26:1 Our city refers to Zion, the eternal city of God, where the Lord is present to protect and bless his people (see 1:8, 27; see also Ps 46). Zion stands in direct contrast to the “mighty cities” of the nations (Isa 25:2; 26:5), which are helpless and are brought down to “ruins.” • The walls of God’s salvation protectively enclose his people; no one can hurt them again.”

“that day: Isa 2:11, Isa 2:20, Isa 12:1, Isa 24:21-23, Isa 25:9 this song: Isa 5:1, Isa 27:1, Isa 27:2; Exod. 15:2-21; Num 21:17; Judg. 5:1-31; 2Sam. 22:1-51; Jer 33:11; Eph 5:19, Eph 5:20; Rev 19:1-7 in the land: Ezr 3:11; Psa 137:3, Psa 137:4 salvation: Isa 60:18, Isa 62:11; Psa 31:21, Psa 48:12; Zac 2:5; Mat 16:18; Rev 21:12-22 Isaiah 26:2”

“Thus the second hymnic echo has its confirmation in a prophecy against Moab, on the basis of which a third hymnic echo now arises. Whilst on the other side, in the land of Moab, the people are trodden down, and its lofty castles demolished, the people in the land of Judah can boast of an impregnable city. "In that day will this song be sung in the land of Judah: A city of defence is ours; salvation He sets for walls and bulwark." According to the punctuation, this ought to be rendered, "A city is a shelter for us;" but עז עיר seem rather to be connected, according to Pro 17:19, "a city of strong, i.e., of impregnable offence and defence." The subject of ישׁית is Jehovah. The figure indicates…”