The anguish of Judah: the prophet much grieved, Isa_22:1-5, by the Persians, Medes, and Assyrians, Isa_22:6,7. He reproveth their human wisdom, Isa_22:8-11, and profane joy, Isa_22:12,13; which God would certainly punish, Isa_22:14. Shebnah’s deprivation for his pride, Isa_22:15-19. Eliakim put in his place: his glory, Isa_22:20-25.
Of the valley of vision; of Judah; and especially of the City of Jerusalem, as the next verse showeth; which is called a valley, because a great part of it stood in a valley, and comparatively to those higher mountains wherewith it was encompassed; of which see Psa_121:1 125:2 Isa_52:7; and the valley of vision, because of the many and clear visions or revelations of God’s mind in that place, above all other parts of the world. As the prophets are called seers, 1Sa_9:9, so prophecy is frequently called vision, as 1Sa_3:1Isa_1:1Eze_7:13,26.
Gone up to the housetops, as they used to do in times of great confusion and consternation, that they might mourn, and look, and cry to Heaven for help. Compare Isa_15:3Jer_48:38.