Isa_23:12 And he said, Thou shalt no more rejoice, O thou oppressed virgin, daughter of Zidon: arise, pass over to Chittim; there also shalt thou have no rest.
Ver. 12. Thou shalt no more rejoice.] Heb., Exult, revel.
O thou oppressed.] Or, Ravished damsel, daughter of Zidon, hactenus intacta vi hostili, never till now subdued.
Arise, pass.] Asyndeton,q.d., Haste, haste.
Over to Chittim.] To Cyprus, Greece, Italy.
There also shalt thou have no rest.] Safety or shelter. Cain’s curse was upon them; the visible vengeance of God followed them close at heels. See Deu_28:65-66.