Isaiah 10 Footnotes

10:5-7 The Lord summoned the Assyrians to perform his work of judgment against Judah during the Syro-Ephraimite War, while at the same time proclaiming his “woe” upon the northern enemy, whom he will punish for its “arrogant acts” (v. 12) in despoiling Judah. God appointed Assyria to a specific task, but that nation failed to follow his plan (v. 7), became proud (vv. 8-14), and boasted about its false gods (v. 10). Therefore, even the instrument of the Lord’s judgment came under that judgment.