Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Isaiah 22:3

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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rulers--rather, "generals" (Jos 10:24; Jdg 11:6, Jdg 11:11). bound--rather, "are taken." by the archers--literally, "by the bow"; so Isa 21:17. Bowmen were the light troops, whose province it was to skirmish in front and (Kg2 6:22) pursue fugitives (Kg2 25:5); this verse applies better to the attack of Nebuchadnezzar than that of Sennacherib. all . . . in thee--all found in the city (Isa 13:15), not merely the "rulers" or generals. fled from far--those who had fled from distant parts to Jerusalem as a place of safety; rather, fled afar.

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