And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh: their voice shall be heard [even] unto Jahaz: therefore the armed soldiers of Moab shall cry out; his life shall be grievous unto him.
Ver. 4. And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh.] See on Isaiah 15:2 .
The armed soldiers of Moab shall cry out.] As being faint hearted and unwilling to fight, because to no purpose.
His life shall be grievous to him.] Heb., His soul shall be ill-affected to him, or, for himself; that is, say some, all his care shall be for himself; let others shift as they can.