Isa 14:29 | JFB | STEP | 29. Palestina —literally, "the land of sojourners." rod . . . broken —The yoke imposed by Uzziah ( ) was thrown off under Ahaz ( ). serpent's root —the stock of Jesse ( ). Uzziah was doubtless regarded by the Philistines as a biting "serpent." But though the effects of his bite have been got rid of, a more deadly viper, or "cockatrice" (literally, "viper's offspring," as Philistia would regard him), namely, Hezekiah awaits you ( ).

Isaiah 14:29

29. Palestina—literally, "the land of sojourners."

rod . . . broken—The yoke imposed by Uzziah (2Ch 26:6) was thrown off under Ahaz (2Ch 28:18).

serpent's root—the stock of Jesse (Isa 11:1). Uzziah was doubtless regarded by the Philistines as a biting "serpent." But though the effects of his bite have been got rid of, a more deadly viper, or "cockatrice" (literally, "viper's offspring," as Philistia would regard him), namely, Hezekiah awaits you (2Ki 18:8).