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Yet will I bring; the Lord will cause the Assyrian to rise up and prosper in his wars, to the subduing and possessing of the cities of Israel and the Philistines.
An heir; the Assyrian, who in the right of conquest shall possess, and account himself heir of what he possesseth.
Mareshah; most think the prophet speaks of Mareshah in his own country, but I think the Assyrian did not inherit that, though he might inherit that of the Philistines.
Adullam; famous for its strength, say some; but I rather think it better known for the cave where David lay hid, 1Sa_22:1. It was made a town of defence by Rehoboam, 2Ch_11:7. It was once a royal city, and had several villages belonging to it, Jos_12:15.
The glory of Israel; ironically (say some) called thus, minatorily threatening that the glory of Israel should be brought as low, into as mean condition, as Adullam. Others think it should be read, and to the glory of Israel, that is, Jerusalem; so there should be an ellipsis of (duw) the particle conjunctive. Others think it is the prophet’s deep sigh at the thoughts how the glory of Israel is laid in the dust. Others think it was then considerable enough at that time to be called the glory of Israel, though we know not how.