Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 10:5

5 O Assyrian , the rod of mine anger , and the staff in their hand is mine indignation .

So it is God's Call or Invitation to him to take the Charge, and set upon the Work. Or, Wo to the Assyrian, because though he do my Work, yet he doth it in a wicked manner, and for wicked Ends, as we shall see.

The Instrument of mine Anger, wherewith I shall chastise my People.

Mine Anger against my People puts the Weapons of War into their Hand, and gives them Strength and Success in this Expedition.

Marginal references: Wo to the [illegible: 1 word].; [illegible: 1 word].; [illegible: 1 word]. 51. 20.; [illegible: 1 word] though.