Charles Ellicott Commentary Micah 1:11

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Micah 1:11

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Micah 1:11

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"Pass away, O inhabitant of Shaphir, in nakedness and shame: the inhabitant of Zaanan is not come forth; the wailing of Beth-ezel shall take from you the stay thereof." — Micah 1:11 (ASV)

Saphir ... Zaanan. —The sites of these cities, like that of Aphrah, are a matter of conjecture. They were probably south-west of Jerusalem, the prophet following the march of the invading army.

The inhabitant of Zaanan did not come outi.e., they remained in their city through fear of the enemy.

In the mourning of Beth-ezel. —Rather, the wailing of Beth-ezel will take from you his standing—i.e., no support will be found in the inhabitants of Beth-ezel.