Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
the people—of Babylon, primarily. Of the whole Gentile world ultimately (Isaiah 49:22; Isaiah 66:20; Isaiah 60:9).
their place—Judea (Ezra 1:1-6).
possess—receive in possession.
captives—not by physical, but by moral might; the force of love, and regard to Israel's God (Isaiah 60:14).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Isaiah 14:2:
Isaiah 13:22
Isaiah 33:1
Isaiah 45:14
Isaiah 60:14
Isaiah 61:5
Zechariah 2:9
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