break] Or, destroy. Chap. 7. 8. and 15. 5.
the Assyrian] Senacheribs forces. Chap. 37. 36, 37. 2 King. 19. 35, 36. foretold, as before, Chap. 10. 24, 25, 37, 38. So here again, to give stronger assurance of the ensuing fall of Babylon.
my land] The land of Judea, mine inheritance. Chap. 47. 6.
tread him under foot] Chap. 25. 10. and 63. 6. Psalms 18:42. and Psalms 44:5. and Psalms 60:12. and 108. 13. Zechariah 10:5. Romans 16:20.
them] The Jews; whom he formerly vexed and oppressed. Chap. 36. 1.
burden depart from off their shoulders] Chap. 9. 4. and 10. 27.