28 In the year that King Ahaz died this oracle came : 29 "Do not rejoice , O Philistia , all of you, Because the rod that struck you is broken ; For from the serpent's root a viper will come out, And its fruit will be a flying serpent . 30 "Those who are most helpless will eat , And the needy will lie down in security ; I will destroy your root with famine , And it will kill off your survivors . 31 "Wail , O gate ; cry , O city ; Melt away, O Philistia , all of you; For smoke comes from the north , And there is no straggler in his ranks . 32 "How then will one answer the messengers of the nation ? That the Lord has founded Zion , And the afflicted of His people will seek refuge in it."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 14:28-35
Commentary on Isaiah 14:28-32
(Read Isaiah 14:28-32)
Assurance is given of the destruction of the Philistines and their power, by famine and war. Hezekiah would be more terrible to them than Uzziah had been. Instead of rejoicing, there would be lamentation, for the whole land would be ruined. Such destruction will come upon the proud and rebellious, but the Lord founded Zion for a refuge to poor sinners, who flee from the wrath to come, and trust in his mercy through Christ Jesus. Let us tell all around of our comforts and security, and exhort them to seek the same refuge and salvation.