Isaiah 22:3
3. rulers--rather, "generals" (Jos 10:24; Jud 11:6, 11). bound--rather, "are taken." by the archers--literally, "by the bow"; so Is 21:17. Bowmen were the light troops, whose province it was to skirmish in front and (2Ki 6:22) pursue fugitives (2Ki 25:5); this verse applies better to the attack of Nebuchadnezzar than that of Sennacherib. all ... in thee--all found in the city (Is 13:15), not merely the "rulers" or generals. fled from far--those who had fled from distant parts to Jerusalem as a place of safety; rather, fled afar.
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