When they shall go, I will spread my net upon them; I will bring them down as the fowls of the heaven; I will chastise them, as their congregation hath heard.
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Gill's Exposition
When they shall go,.... That is, to Egypt or Assyria:
I will spread my net upon them; bring them into great straits and difficulties; perhaps the Assyrian army is meant, which was the Lord's net,…
Barnes' Notes
When they go - (Literally, “according as” they go, in all circumstances of time or place or manner, when whithersoever or howsoever they shall go,) I “will spread My net upon them,” so as to surround…
Adam Clarke
When they shall go - To those nations for help: -
I will spread my net upon them - I will cause them to be taken by those in whom they trusted.
I will bring them down - They shall no sooner set off…
Having seen how vicious and corrupt the court was, we now come to enquire how it is with the country, and we find that to be no better; and no marvel if the distemper that has so seized the head…
Cambridge Bible
When they shall go Rather, As soon as they go.
I will spread my net The image of Jehovah's net is not a frequent one; see however Job 19:6; Eze 12:13; Eze 17:20; Eze 19:8; Eze 32:3. Here the net means…
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