Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 14:9
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Isaiah14:9
9 Hell from beneath is moved for thee, to meet thee at thy coming: it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations.
Or, the grave, as the same Word is rendred v. 11. and in innumerable other places; to which he elegantly ascribeth Sense and Speech, as Poets and Oratours frequently do.
Heb. the he-goats; which lead and govern the Flock.
From their several Graves, which he seems to call their thrones by way of Irony or Derision, the onely Thrones now lest to them, Thrones both paved and covered with Worms, as is noted v. 11. in stead of their former Thrones made of Ivory or Silver, and adorned with Gold and Precious Stones.
Marginal references: Or, the grave.; Heb. leaders.; Or, great goats.
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