Where are the gods of Hamath and Arphad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim? and have they delivered Samaria out of my hand?
Study Helps
Interpretation
This verse speaks in the wider setting of holiness and judgment as Isaiah unfolds its message.
Glossary
- Arpad Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Rifat.
- Hamath Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Hama.
- Samaria Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.
- Sepharvaim Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: between Damascus and Hamath.