Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
rulers—rather, "generals" (Joshua 10:24; Judges 11:6, Judges 11:11).
bound—rather, "are taken."
by the archers—literally, "by the bow"; so Isaiah 21:17. Bowmen were the light troops, whose province it was to skirmish in front and (II Kings 6:22) pursue fugitives (II Kings 25:5); this verse applies better to the attack of Nebuchadnezzar than that of Sennacherib.
all . . . in thee—all found in the city (Isaiah 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.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Isaiah 22:3:
Isaiah 22:1
Isaiah 22:2
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