Isaiah 10:31 Meaning and Explanation
“Madmenah is removed; the inhabitants of Gebim gather themselves to flee.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Isaiah 10:31
Isaiah documents the evacuation of towns as the Assyrian invasion proceeds.
What Does Isaiah 10:31 Mean?
Madmenah is entirely removed—either evacuated or destroyed. Gebim's inhabitants do not wait for siege; they gather themselves to flee. The verb 'gather themselves' suggests organized but urgent evacuation, families collecting what they can before abandoning their homes.
The pattern is consistent: advance of the Assyrian forces correlates with the abandonment of settlements. There is no standing firm, no organized resistance—only flight in the face of inevitable conquest.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 10:31
What does Isaiah 10:31 mean?
Towns empty as inhabitants flee before the advancing army.
What is the context of Isaiah 10:31?
Isaiah documents the evacuation of towns as the Assyrian invasion proceeds.