strange waters] Waters in places where none were before, as Numbers 21:18. with the sole of my feet] With the treading of my numerous army I have stopped all the streams that ran into the places that stood out against me. This is a proud brag of his providing for himself, and annoying his enemies. Herein also he derides Hezekiahs diligence in stopping the waters, 2 Chronicles 32:3. besieged] Or, fenced.