he turn: He subdued most of the maritime places and isles of the Mediterranean; but, being driven from Europe by the Roman consuls, he took refuge in Antioch; and, in order to raise the tribute they impressed upon him, he attempted to rob the temple of Elymais, and was there slain.
the isles: Genesis 10:4-5; Jeremiah 2:10, Jeremiah 31:10; Ezekiel 27:6; Zephaniah 2:11
for his own behalf: Heb. for him
the reproach: Heb. his reproach.
he shall cause: Judges 1:7; Hosea 12:14; Matthew 7:2