the line, &c. the plummet] The measure and weight: that is, the like judgement. The comparison is taken from carpenters, bricklaiers, and other like workmen, who by measure and rule make up and break down their work. of Samaria] For Jerusalem was carried away captive (chap. 25. v. 9.) as well as Samaria, chap. 17. 6, &c. of Ahab] For the posterity of Manasseh was cut off, (Jeremiah 22:30.) as well as the posterity of Ahab. wipe] The state of Jerusalem is resembled to a dish, the inhabitants thereof to the filth thereon: which as maids use to wash and wipe clean away, so should the inhabitants be taken clean away: and the state of the Jews utterly overthrown and turned up-side down. See the notes on 1 Kings 14:10. wiping it, and turning it up-side down] Heb. he wipeth and turneth it upon the face thereof.