The great owl; rather, the arrow-snake (Serpens jaculus). Gather under her shadow; i.e. "gather her young ones under her." There shall the vultures also be gathered; rather, there verily shall the vultures assemble.
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Isaiah 34:15
Isaiah 34:15
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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