“... The first element in the biblical verse is the reference to the “moun- tains.” This is decoded as an allusion to “the prophets” (l. 17).11 Unfor- tunately, the lacuna that follows precludes any further understanding of the presentation of the prophets.12 The eschatological context of the text as a whole, and this passage in particular, suggests that the clas- sical biblical prophets are not in view. Rather, “prophets” here refers to those who will appear in the eschatological age.13 Even with this sharper understanding, there is little more that can be said about these general prophets and their eschatological function. Following Bowley, it should be emphasized that the passage supports the belief in multiple eschatological prophets. [...] The full understanding of the eschatological role of the herald from Isa 52:7 is now interpreted in the pesher by recourse to two additional passages found later in the book of Isaiah (Isa 61:1–2). The first mention of the herald in Isa 52:7 is understood implicitly in light of Isa 61:1, which identifies the herald as one anointed with the spirit. ...”