I have commanded My sanctified ones; I have even summoned My warriors to execute My wrath and exult in My triumph.
3. I have commanded my sanctified ones. “My appointed ones.” קדש (kadash) is to select and set apart for a work, particularly for one of God’s appointment. See Jeremiah 22:7, Zephaniah 1:7. — Stock FT190 The LORD and the weapons of his indignation. — Eng. Ver. FT191 From the Almighty. — Eng. Ver. FT192 “שד משדי (shod mishshaddai).
The general title of this book was, The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, Isa 1:1. Here we have that which Isaiah saw, which was represented to his mind as clearly and fully as if he had seen it with his bodily eyes; but the particular inscription of this sermon is the burden of Babylon. 1.
Commenting on Isaiah 13:1-5
I have commanded my sanctified ones,.... The Medes and Persians, so called, not because sanctified by the Spirit of God, or made holy persons, through the regenerating and renewing grace of God, or purified by the blood of Christ, and prepared for glory; but because they were set apart in the mind and counsel of God for a special work and service, and were qualified...