Charles Ellicott Commentary


Charles Ellicott Commentary
"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 out — i.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.