And the daughter of Zion is left as a cottage in a vineyard, as a lodge in a garden of cucumbers, as a besieged city.
Ver. 8. And the daughter of Zion.] Jerusalem, which is called the daughter of Zion, say some, because standing at the foot of that hill as a daughter; it comes out from between the feet, being also cherished and tendered by God as his daughter. Howbeit, as dear as she was to him, she fell into deep distress when she became undutiful. Abused mercy turneth into fury.
Is left as a cottage in a vineyard.] As a shed or booth, whereof after the vintage there is little use or regard.
As a lodge in a garden of cucumbers.] Or, Melons, which, when ripe, lie on the ground. So, saith one, do God's ripest and best servants, being humble, and meanly conceited of themselves.
As a besieged city.] Besieged, though at a distance; as Rome was at the time when Saguntum was beleagured.