There shall be no more praise of Moab: in Heshbon they have devised evil against it; come, and let us cut it off from being a nation. Also you shall be cut down, O Madmen; the sword shall pursue you.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Hesebon, at the foot of Phasga, and one of the strongest cities.
Shalt. Hebrew, "shall Mede Mena hold her peace. "(Calmet)
"Thou shalt be cut down, O madmen. "(Haydock)
It signifies "silence. "Thou silent city, thou shalt be reduced to a mournful silence or destruction.