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Pass = Pass over: i. e, the Euphrates. Compare Jer_2:10. unto Calneh. The sequence of these cities is logical rather than geographical.
Calneh. On the Tigris. Built by Nimrod (Gen_10:10). Called Calno (Isa_10:9); Canneh (Eze_27:23).
see = consider [its fate]. So in the next two clauses.
Hamath. On the north. Now called Hama, on the Orontes, north of Damascus. Reference to Pent (Gen_10:18. Num_34:7, Num_34:8) Compare Amo_6:14 App-92
Gath. Now Tell es Safi, in the south. See 1Sa_5:8.
be they better: i.e. these nobles and chief men.
these kingdoms: which have been overthrown.
or their border = or [is] their border or boundary greater? &c. your: i.e. the borders of Israel and Judah. Supply the logical Ellipsis: "[yet I overthrew them; how much more shall I judge you! ]".