Micah 1:11 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

Pass ye away — The imperative is here put for the future; they shalt go into captivity. Saphir — Probably Samaria and Jerusalem. Naked — Stript by the conquering enemy. Zaanan — It is thought, this was a considerable garrison full of people and soldiers. Came not forth — To help their neighbouring town Beth — ezel. Beth — ezel — A strong town taken by the Assyrians. His standing — The enemy shall encamp among you, shall stand on your ground, so that you will have no opportunity of coming out to help your neighbours.

Micah 1:11

11 Pass ye away, thou inhabitant of Saphir, having thy shame naked: the inhabitant of Zaanan came not forth in the mourning of Bethezel; he shall receive of you his standing.