The high wayes lie waste] By means of the Assyrian invasion. Vers. 9. Chap. 36. 1, 2. & 37. 24, 25. the way-faring man ceaseth] Not daring to travll for fear of the enemy. Jude 1:6. he hath broken the covenant] Before made with Hezekiah. 2 Kings 18:14. vers. 1. despised the cities] 2 Chronicles 32:1.