Isa 31:9 | JFB | STEP | 9. Rather, "shall pass beyond his strongholds"; he Shall not stop to take refuge in it through fear ( ; ) [Gesenius]. ensign-- the banner of Jehovah protecting the Jews [Maurer]. fire ... furnace-- "light" and "fire," namely, of Jehovah's altar at Jerusalem ( ). Perhaps "furnace," as distinguished from "fire," may mean that His dwelling-place (His hearth) was at Jerusalem (compare ); or else the fiery furnace awaiting all the enemies who should attack Jerusalem.

‏ Isaiah 31:9

9. Rather, "shall pass beyond his strongholds"; he Shall not stop to take refuge in it through fear (Jud 20:47; Jr 48:28) [Gesenius].

ensign--the banner of Jehovah protecting the Jews [Maurer].

fire ... furnace--"light" and "fire," namely, of Jehovah's altar at Jerusalem (Is 29:1). Perhaps "furnace," as distinguished from "fire," may mean that His dwelling-place (His hearth) was at Jerusalem (compare Is 4:5); or else the fiery furnace awaiting all the enemies who should attack Jerusalem.