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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Isaiah 14:29

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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Palestina--literally, "the land of sojourners." rod . . . broken--The yoke imposed by Uzziah (Ch2 26:6) was thrown off under Ahaz (Ch2 28:18). serpent's root--the stock of Jesse (Isa 11:1). Uzziah was doubtless regarded by the Philistines as a biting "serpent." But though the effects of his bite have been got rid of, a more deadly viper, or "cockatrice" (literally, "viper's offspring," as Philistia would regard him), namely, Hezekiah awaits you (Kg2 18:8).
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