Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Madmenah—not the city in Simeon (Joshua 15:31), but a village near Jerusalem.
removed—fled from fear.
gather themselves to flee—"put their goods in a place of safety" [MAURER].
Onward gradual march of Sennacherib's army towards Jerusalem, and the panic of the inhabitants vividly pictured before the eyes.
come to—come upon as a sudden invader (Genesis 34:27).
Aiath—same as Ai (Joshua 7:2; Nehemiah 7:32). In the north of Benjamin; so the other towns also; all on the line of march to Jerusalem.
Michmash—nine miles northeast of Jerusalem.
laid up . . . carriages—He has left his heavier baggage (so "carriages" for the things carried, Acts 21:15) at Michmash, so as to be more lightly equipped for the siege of Jerusalem. So I Samuel 17:22; I Samuel 25:13; I Samuel 30:24 [JEROME and MAURER].
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Isaiah 10:31:
2 Kings 19:36
Jeremiah 1:1
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