Micah 1:12
“For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the LORD unto the gate of Jerusalem.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good,.... Or, "though they waited for good" (r); expected to have it,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For the inhabitant of Maroth - (bitterness) waited carefully for good She waited carefully for the good which God gives,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The inhabitant of Maroth - There was a city of a similar name in the tribe of Judah, Jos 15:59.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Micah 1:8-16
We have here a long train of mourners attending the funeral of a ruined kingdom.
I. The prophet is himself chief mourner…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Maroth The name might mean Bitternesses, i.e. -perfect grief." Comp. Rth 1:20, -Call me Mara, for the Lord hath made it…
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