KJV ORIGINAL
They are gone over the passage: they have taken up their lodging at Geba; Ramah is afraid; Gibeah of Saul is fled.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They have crossed over at the pass and are spending the night at Geba. Ramah is terrified; Gibeah of Saul has fled in fear.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes an advancing enemy army moving through specific towns, causing terror and panic as people flee before them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy about the Assyrian army's advance toward Jerusalem around 701 BC. The towns mentioned - Geba, Ramah, and Gibeah - were all located north of Jerusalem along the route an invading army would take. Isaiah is describing the systematic conquest and terror that would spread as this powerful enemy force moved closer to the holy city.
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