To Minnith. — According to Eusebius and Jerome, this is Maanith, four miles from Heshbon (Ezekiel 27:17).
Unto the plain of the vineyards. — Rather, unto Abel-ceramim. The place is either Abela, a few miles beyond Maanith, or another Abela, twelve miles from Gadara (Euseb., Jer.).
Were subdued before. — Judges 3:30; Judges 8:28.