Though he be fruitfull] Namely, Ephraim: He hath relation to the signification of the name Ephraim, and to the blessing which Jacob gave him. Genesis 41:42. and 48. 19. his brethren] To wit, the other Tribes. an east-winde shall come] An impetuous and inevitable desolation by the Assyrians, who assaulted the land of Israel toward the wildernesse. Se Ezekiel 19:12. winde] Or, strong winde as Job 1:16. his spring] Figurative terms; the sense is, That every one of Gods blessings, which are the well-springs of all good things, shall be taken away from them: and consequently all manner of happinesse shall fail them. he shall spoil the treasure] Namely, the enemy (Shalmanese King of Assyria) signified by the east winde. pleasant vessels] Heb. vessels of desire.