If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses] Heb. close with them. Chap. 22. 15. Gods words to the Prophet, as most take them, reproving him, as farre unable to dispute with God, when he is not able to deal with man: or, demanding how he will be able to bicker with those mightier and more masterfull ones of Jerusalem, when he cannot brook those meaner and more despicable inhabitants of Anathoth. Yet may it well be Gods speech to the people, demanding of them, how they will endure a mightie enemie invading them, when as they are not safe in quiet times from their own neighbours and friends. Chap. 9. 4. in the land of peace] When the land is quiet, in comparison of what will ensue, Chap. 22. 21. in the swelling of Jordan] When all shall be in confusion, and in danger to be utterly destroyed, through the enemie overruning it: Isa. 8. 7, 8. & 59. 19. as it is with the low lands bordering upon Jordan, when the river swelleth above his banks, Joshua 3:15. 1 Chronicles 12:15. Chap. 49. 19. & 50. 44. Zechariah 11:3.