Pass. Pass over: i. e, the Euphrates. Compare Jeremiah 2:10. unto Calneh. The sequence of these cities is logical rather than geographical.
Calneh. On the Tigris. Built by Nimrod (Genesis 10:10). Called Calno (Isaiah 10:9); Canneh (Ezekiel 27:23).
see. consider [its fate]. So in the next two clauses.
Hamath. On the north. Now called Hama, on the Orontes, north of Damascus. Reference to Pent (Genesis 10:18; Numbers 34:7; Numbers 34:8) Compare Amos 6:14 App-92
Gath. Now Tell es Safi, in the south. See 1 Samuel 5:8.
be they better: i.e. these nobles and chief men.
these kingdoms: which have been overthrown.
or their border. or [is] their border or boundary greater? &c. your: i.e. the borders of Israel and Judah. Supply the logical Ellipsis: "[yet. overthrew them; how much more shall. judge you!]".