O Ye children of Benjamin] Which Tribe had cleaved still to Judah, when the other ten revolted from them, 2 Chron. 11. 12. Chap. 17. 26.
gather your selves] Isaiah 10:31. Chap. 4. 5.
to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem] Or, out of Jerusalem. as Numbers 14:44. As before they were advised to flie to Jerusalem for succour and safeguard, as a place of most strength, Chap. 4. 5, 6. thereby intimating the enemies neer approach to them: so now they are warned to quit her, lest they be destroyed with her: (as Isaiah 52:11. Chap. 10. 17. & 51. 6.) thereby intimating, what should become of her, whom they had repaired unto for safety, Isaiah 23:12.
blow the trumpet] Chap. 4. 5. Hosea 5:8. & Hosea 8:1.
in Tkoa] A citie of Judah, 1 Chronicles 2:24. 2 Chronicles 11:6.
set up a sign of fire] A beacon: to give warning of the enemies approach.
in Beth-haccerem] A town, or fort, of Judah; situate, as the former, on the confines of Benjamin, Nehem. 3. 14.
evill appeareth out of the north] Chap. 1. 14. & 3. 18. & 4. 6.
great destruction] Heb. a great breach; or, breaking. Chap. 4. 20. and 48. 3.