the bar. Note the Figure of speech Metalepsis (App-6), by which "bar" is put by Figure of speech Metalepsis, App-6, for the gates, and then the gates put for defence of the city. Compare Deuteronomy 3:5; 1 Kings 4:13.Jeremiah 51:30; Lamentations 2:9.
the inhabitant: or, him that is seated: i.e. the ruler, corresponding with the next line.
Avon. Same. Beth-aven, east of Beth-el, belonging to Benjamin. Compare Hosea 4:15; Hosea 5:8; Hosea 10:5; Hosea 10:8.
the house of Eden. Beth-eden.
Kir. So in Amos 9:7; 2 Kings 16:9; Isaiah 22:6.