Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Isaiah 33:9

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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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(Isa 24:4). Lebanon--personified; the allusion may be to the Assyrian cutting down its choice trees (Isa 14:8; Isa 37:24). Sharon--south of Carmel, along the Mediterranean, proverbial for fertility (Isa 35:2). Bashan--afterwards called Batanea (Isa 2:13). fruits--rather, understand "leaves"; they lie as desolate as in winter.

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