Micah 4:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion.

Now also many nations are gathered against thee - the subject peoples composing Babylon's armies: and also Edom, Ammon, Moab, etc, who exulted in Judah's fall (Lamentations 2:16; Obadiah 1:11-13).

That say, Let her be defiled - metaphor from a virgin. Let her be defiled (i:e., outraged by violence and bloodshed).

And let our eye look upon Zion - and let our eye gaze insultingly on her shame and sorrow (Micah 7:10). Her foes desired to feast their eyes on her calamities.

Micah 4:11

11 Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye look upon Zion.