161 Send the tribute lamb to the ruler of the land , From Sela by way of the wilderness to the mountain of the daughter of Zion . 2 Then, like fleeing birds or scattered nestlings , The daughters of Moab will be at the fords of the Arnon . 3 "Give us advice , make a decision ; Cast your shadow like night at high noon ; Hide the outcasts , do not betray the fugitive . 4 "Let the outcasts of Moab stay with you; Be a hiding place to them from the destroyer ." For the extortioner has come to an end , destruction has ceased , Oppressors have completely disappeared from the land . 5 A throne will even be established in lovingkindness , And a judge will sit on it in faithfulness in the tent of David ; Moreover, he will seek justice And be prompt in righteousness .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 16:1-5
Commentary on Isaiah 16:1-5
(Read Isaiah 16:1-5)
God tells sinners what they may do to prevent ruin; so he does to Moab. Let them send the tribute they formerly engaged to pay to Judah. Take it as good advice. Break off thy sins by righteousness, it may lengthen thy quiet. And this may be applied to the great gospel duty of submission to Christ. Send him the lamb, the best you have, yourselves a living sacrifice. When you come to God, the great Ruler, come in the name of the Lamb, the Lamb of God. Those who will not submit to Christ, shall be as a bird that wanders from her nest, which shall be snatched up by the next bird of prey. Those who will not yield to the fear of God, shall be made to yield to the fear of every thing else. He advises them to be kind to the seed of Israel. Those that expect to find favour when in trouble themselves, must show favour to those in trouble. What is here said concerning the throne of Hezekiah, also belongs, in a much higher sense, to the kingdom of Jesus Christ. Though by subjection to Him we may not enjoy worldly riches or honours, but may be exposed to poverty and contempt, we shall have peace of conscience and eternal life.