they are gone] He represents their flight and exile, as a thing that had happened already. destruction] Heb. spoil Done by their enemies. the pleasant places for their silver, nettles, &c.] Or, their silver shall be desired the nettle, &c. Heb. the desire. nettles shall possesse them] Isaiah 32:13. & Isaiah 34:13. The inhabitants being driven out, or dead, all manner of wild plants shall grow up there.