Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 22:6

6 And Elam bare the quiver with chariots of men and horsemen , and Kir uncovered the shield .

The Persians, who now, and for a long time after, were subject to the Assyrian and Chaldean Emperours, and were employ'd by them in their Wa[illegible: 1+ letters]s.

Being expert Bowmen, as appears from Ier. 49. 35. and from Strabo's Testimony.

As some of them fought on foot, so others sought from Chariots and Horses.

The Medes, so called by a Synachdeche from Kir, an eminent City and Region of Media, of which see 2 Kings 16. 9. Amos 1. 5.

Prepared it and themselves for the Battel; for in Times of Peace Arms were wrapt up and covered, to preserve them clean, and fit for use.

Their defensive and offensive Weapons.

Marginal references: Heb. made naked.