Two years—as it has been supposed—after the preceding prophecy, Isaiah received the instructions in this chapter. He is directed to take a great roll, a prepared skin, and write “with a man’s pen;” that is, with common, readable letters, the story concerning Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz. This has been translated, “Speedy to rob; swift to plunder.” The name was given, to indicate to the people the character of the enemy nations.