Commentaries:
Adam Clarke
Give presents to Moresheth-gath - Calmet says that Moresa or Morashti, and Achzib, were cities not far from Gath. It is possible that when Ahaz found himself pressed by Pekah, king of Israel, he might have sent to these places for succor, that by their assistance he might frustrate the hopes of the king of Israel; and this may be the meaning of "The houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel." In these verses there are several instances of the paronomasia. See Micah 1:10, aphar , dust, and aphrah , the name of the city. Micah 1:11. tsaanan , the city, and yatsah , to go out. Micah 1:13, lachish , the city, and rechesh , the swift beast. Micah 1:14, achzib , the city, and achzab , a lie. Such paronomasias were reputed ornaments by the prophets. They occur in Isaiah with great effect. See Isaiah 5:7.
Other Adam Clarke entries containing Micah 1:14:
Genesis 38:5
Micah 1:14
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