Isa 56:9 | JFB | STEP | 9. beasts-- Gentile idolatrous nations hostile to the Jews, summoned by God to chastise them (Jr 12:7-9; 50: ; ): the Chaldeans and subsequently the Romans. The mention of the "outcasts of Israel" ( ) brings in view the outcasting, caused by the sins of their rulers ( ). to devour-- namely, Israel.

‏ Isaiah 56:9

9. beasts--Gentile idolatrous nations hostile to the Jews, summoned by God to chastise them (Jr 12:7-9; 50:17; Eze 34:5): the Chaldeans and subsequently the Romans. The mention of the "outcasts of Israel" (Is 56:8) brings in view the outcasting, caused by the sins of their rulers (Is 56:10-12).

to devour--namely, Israel.