The virgin, &c.] The state of the Jews, which is stiled virgin, because she was now incorrupt in religion: daughter of Zion and Jerusalem, because this people was brought forth and brought up in those places. See other reasons on Isaiah 47:1. despised, &c.] Sundry phrases of derision and son, because of Gods succour afforded to the Jews, and the vain attempts of the king of Assyria. thee] An elegant manner of turning the speech to the king of Assyria, though he were not present, to make the Jews the lesse to fear him.