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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Isaiah 51:23

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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 49:26; Jer 25:15-29; Zac 12:2). Bow down that . . . go over--Conquerors often literally trod on the necks of conquered kings, as Sapor of Persia did to the Roman emperor Valerian (Jos 10:24; Psa 18:40; Psa 66:11-12). Zion long in bondage (Isa 51:17-20) is called to put on beautiful garments appropriate to its future prosperity. Next: Isaiah Chapter 52
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