Isaiah 21:9

"He cried like a lion: “Lord, I stand continually on the watchtower in the daytime, and every night I stay at my post."

Key Reflection

This verse portrays the speaker as a vigilant guardian, constantly alert both day and night, symbolizing unwavering dedication to his duty. His cry "Lord" suggests a deep spiritual connection and plea for divine support in his tireless watchfulness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And, behold ... a chariot of men -This place shows that the word ‘chariot’ (רכבrekeb) may denote something else than a wagon or carriage, as a chariot drawn by men cannot be intended. The sense can be expressed, perhaps, by the word “riding,” ‘I see a riding of men approach;’ that is, I see “cavalry” drawing near, or men riding and hastening to the battle. With a couple of horsemen -The word ‘with’ is not in the Hebrew. The meaning is, ‘I see a riding of men, or cavalry; and they come in pairs, or two abreast.’ A part of the sentence is to be supplied fromIsaiah 21:7. He saw not only horsemen, but riders on donkeys and camels. And he answered -That is, the watchman answered.

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