Isaiah 21:5

Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, ye princes, and anoint the shield.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 21:5

BSB
They prepare a table, they lay out a carpet, they eat, they drink! Rise up, O princes, oil the shields!
AKJV
Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, you princes, and anoint the shield.
CPDV
Prepare the table. Contemplate, from a place of observation, those who eat and drink. Rise up, you leaders! Take up the shield!
ERV
They prepare the table, they set the watch, they eat, they drink: rise up, ye princes, anoint the shield.
NHEB
They prepare the table. They set the watch. They eat. They drink. Rise up, you princes, oil the shield.
SMT
Set in order the table; view the watch-tower; eat, drink: arise ye chiefs, anoint the shield.

Commentary for Isaiah 21:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 21:5
Summary
Enemies prepare for battle and victory
Event
Enemy forces prepare for assault
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Prophecy