All thy rulers are fled together, they are bound by the archers: all that are found in thee are bound together, which have fled from far.
All your leaders have run away together, and they've been captured by enemy archers. Everyone who was found in your city has been taken prisoner together—even those who had fled from distant places.
This verse describes how all the leaders and people of Jerusalem abandoned their posts and fled in panic, only to be captured by their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah is prophesying about Jerusalem's coming judgment, likely referring to the Babylonian siege and conquest of the city in 586 BC. During this time, many of Jerusalem's leaders would abandon their responsibilities and flee, but would ultimately be captured by the invading forces. This was part of God's judgment on Judah for their unfaithfulness and rebellion against Him.
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