Isa 15:4 | JFB | STEP | 4. Heshbon-- an Amorite city, twenty miles east of Jordan; taken by Moab after the carrying away of Israel (compare ). Elealeh-- near Heshbon, in Reuben. Jahaz-- east of Jordan, in Reuben. Near it Moses defeated Sihon. therefore-- because of the sudden overthrow of their cities. Even the armed men, instead of fighting in defense of their land, shall join in the general cry. life, &c.-- rather, "his soul is grieved" ( ) [Maurer].

‏ Isaiah 15:4

4. Heshbon--an Amorite city, twenty miles east of Jordan; taken by Moab after the carrying away of Israel (compare Jr 48:1-47).

Elealeh--near Heshbon, in Reuben.

Jahaz--east of Jordan, in Reuben. Near it Moses defeated Sihon.

therefore--because of the sudden overthrow of their cities. Even the armed men, instead of fighting in defense of their land, shall join in the general cry.

life, &c.--rather, "his soul is grieved" (1Sa 1:8) [Maurer].