Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
from the dust—the seat of mourners (Job 2:12-13).
arise, and sit—namely, in a more dignified place: on a divan or a throne [LOWTH], after having shaken off the dust gathered up by the flowing dress when seated on the ground; or simply, "Arise, and sit erect" [MAURER].
bands of . . . neck—the yoke of thy captivity.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Isaiah 52:2:
Song of Solomon 2:13
Song of Solomon 4:4
Isaiah 60:1
Ezekiel 20:37
Nahum 1:12-14
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