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question: Explain Isa. 25:12. "And the high fortress of thy walls
hath he brought down, laid low, and brought to the ground, even to
the dust."

1. Cf. v. 10: "In this mountain": 24:23; 25:6; Jehovah's holy
mountain (11:9), "will the hand of Jehovah rest". It will settle
there permanently. The helping and protecting hand of the Lord will
rest in His holy city, continuing to care for His own at all times.

2. The abrupt introduction of judgment against Moab: nation known
for its pride and arrogance which must be completely destroyed
before anyone can share the salvation in Mt. Zion. Moab is
characterized as very proud, arrogant, and boastful (16:6;
Jer.48:29-30), holding Israel in derision, magnifying himself
against Jehovah (Jer. 48:26,42), and holding the dignity of man in
contempt (Amos 2:1; Zeph. 2:8,10). As a consequence, Moab shall be
trodden down in his place. Before Moab (or people of any nation)
can participate in salvation, the spirit of haughtiness against
Jehovah and His people has to be destroyed. This appears to be the
point of the prophecy.

3. Jehovah will lay low his pride (v.11). This verifies the
proverb, "Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit
before a fall" (Prov. 16:18).

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