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What Does Isaiah 10:28 Mean?

Isaiah 10:28 in the King James Version says “He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he hath laid up his carriages: — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he hath laid up his carriages:

Isaiah 10:28 · KJV


Context

26

And the LORD of hosts shall stir up a scourge for him according to the slaughter of Midian at the rock of Oreb: and as his rod was upon the sea, so shall he lift it up after the manner of Egypt.

27

And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing. be taken: Heb. remove

28

He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he hath laid up his carriages:

29

They are gone over the passage: they have taken up their lodging at Geba; Ramah is afraid; Gibeah of Saul is fled.

30

Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim: cause it to be heard unto Laish, O poor Anathoth. Lift: Heb. Cry shrill with


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Verses 28-32 describe Assyria's approach to Jerusalem, listing towns they conquer sequentially. This detailed itinerary demonstrates prophetic precision—Isaiah describes the invasion route before it happens. Each location represents progressive threat, building tension as Assyria advances. The specificity serves both to warn and to demonstrate that God knows exact details of coming events. Divine omniscience encompasses not just general outcomes but precise particulars.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Sennacherib's 701 BC campaign followed this route from north to south toward Jerusalem. Archaeological evidence confirms Assyrian presence at these sites. Excavations at Lachish show massive destruction matching this period. The route description helped Judah prepare and demonstrated that nothing surprises God—He announced enemy movements centuries in advance through His prophets.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does detailed prophetic fulfillment strengthen confidence in Scripture's reliability?
  2. What does God's knowledge of specific details teach about His comprehensive sovereignty?
  3. How should awareness that God knows all future details affect our trust during uncertain times?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 8 words
בָּ֥א1 of 8

He is come

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

עַל2 of 8
H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

עַיַּ֖ת3 of 8

to Aiath

H5857

ai, aja or ajath, a place in palestine

עָבַ֣ר4 of 8

he is passed

H5674

to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in

בְּמִגְר֑וֹן5 of 8

to Migron

H4051

migron, a place in palestine

לְמִכְמָ֖שׂ6 of 8

at Michmash

H4363

mikmas or mikmash, a place in palestine

יַפְקִ֥יד7 of 8

he hath laid up

H6485

to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc

כֵּלָֽיו׃8 of 8

his carriages

H3627

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Isaiah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Isaiah 10:28 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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