Isaiah 10:31
New International Version
Madmenah is in flight; the people of Gebim take cover.

New Living Translation
There go the people of Madmenah, all fleeing. The citizens of Gebim are trying to hide.

English Standard Version
Madmenah is in flight; the inhabitants of Gebim flee for safety.

Berean Standard Bible
Madmenah flees; the people of Gebim take refuge.

Berean Literal Bible
Madmenah has fled, those dwelling in Gebim have taken refuge.

King James Bible
Madmenah is removed; the inhabitants of Gebim gather themselves to flee.

New King James Version
Madmenah has fled, The inhabitants of Gebim seek refuge.

New American Standard Bible
Madmenah has fled. The inhabitants of Gebim have sought refuge.

NASB 1995
Madmenah has fled. The inhabitants of Gebim have sought refuge.

NASB 1977
Madmenah has fled. The inhabitants of Gebim have sought refuge.

Legacy Standard Bible
Madmenah has fled. The inhabitants of Gebim have sought refuge.

Amplified Bible
Madmenah has fled; The inhabitants of Gebim have fled [with their belongings] to safety.

Berean Annotated Bible
Madmenah (dunghill) flees; the people of Gebim (cisterns) take refuge.

Christian Standard Bible
Madmenah has fled. The inhabitants of Gebim have sought refuge.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Madmenah has fled. The inhabitants of Gebim have sought refuge.

American Standard Version
Madmenah is a fugitive; the inhabitants of Gebim flee for safety.

Contemporary English Version
No one is left in Madmenah or Gebim.

English Revised Version
Madmenah is a fugitive; the inhabitants of Gebim gather themselves to flee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The people in Madmenah flee; those who live in Gebim take shelter.

Good News Translation
The people of Madmenah and Gebim are running for their lives.

International Standard Version
Marmenah is in flight; the inhabitants of Gebim take cover.

NET Bible
Madmenah flees, the residents of Gebim have hidden.

New Heart English Bible
Madmenah is a fugitive. The inhabitants of Gebim flee for safety.

Webster's Bible Translation
Madmenah is removed; the inhabitants of Gebim gather themselves to flee.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Madmenah flees; the people of Gebim take refuge.

World English Bible
Madmenah is a fugitive. The inhabitants of Gebim flee for safety.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Madmenah has fled away, "" The inhabitants of the high places have hardened themselves.

Berean Literal Bible
Madmenah has fled, those dwelling in Gebim have taken refuge.

Young's Literal Translation
Fled away hath Madmenah, The inhabitants of the high places have hardened themselves.

Smith's Literal Translation
Madmenah moved; they dwelling in Gebim fled for safety.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Medemena is removed: ye inhabitants of Gabim, take courage.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Madmenah has moved away; be strengthened, you inhabitants of Gebim.

New American Bible
Madmenah is in flight, the inhabitants of Gebim seek refuge.

New Revised Standard Version
Madmenah is in flight, the inhabitants of Gebim flee for safety.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Marmanah has been removed; the inhabitants of Gobin are resisting.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Marmana is far removed and the inhabitants of Gubin have grown strong
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Madmenah is in mad flight; The inhabitants of Gebim flee to cover.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Madebena also is amazed, and the inhabitants of Gibbir.

Additional Translations ...



Context
A Remnant of Israel Shall Return
30Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth! 31Madmenah flees; the people of Gebim take refuge. 32Yet today they will halt at Nob, shaking a fist at the mount of Daughter Zion, at the hill of Jerusalem.…

Cross References
Madmenah flees;

Jeremiah 6:1
“Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction.

Jeremiah 4:29
Every city flees at the sound of the horseman and archer. They enter the thickets and climb among the rocks. Every city is abandoned; no inhabitant is left.

Isaiah 15:5
My heart cries out over Moab; her fugitives flee as far as Zoar, as far as Eglath-shelishiyah. With weeping they ascend the slope of Luhith; they lament their destruction on the road to Horonaim.
the people of Gebim take refuge.

Psalm 118:8
It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.

Psalm 34:22
The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned.

Psalm 36:7
How precious is Your loving devotion, O God, that the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings!
2 Kings 19:32-34
So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: ‘He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow into it. He will not come before it with a shield or build up a siege ramp against it. / He will go back the way he came, and he will not enter this city, declares the LORD. / I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”

Isaiah 37:33-35
So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: ‘He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow into it. He will not come before it with a shield or build up a siege ramp against it. / He will go back the way he came, and he will not enter this city,’ declares the LORD. / ‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”

Micah 1:10-15
Do not tell it in Gath; do not weep at all. Roll in the dust in Beth-leaphrah. / Depart in shameful nakedness, O dwellers of Shaphir. The dwellers of Zaanan will not come out. Beth-ezel is in mourning; its support is taken from you. / For the dwellers of Maroth pined for good, but calamity came down from the LORD, even to the gate of Jerusalem. …

Zechariah 9:1-8
This is the burden of the word of the LORD against the land of Hadrach and Damascus its resting place—for the eyes of men and of all the tribes of Israel are upon the LORD— / and also against Hamath, which borders it, as well as Tyre and Sidon, though they are very shrewd. / Tyre has built herself a fortress; she has heaped up silver like dust, and gold like the dirt of the streets. …

2 Chronicles 32:20-22
In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer, / and the LORD sent an angel who annihilated every mighty man of valor and every leader and commander in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons struck him down with the sword. / So the LORD saved Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from the hands of King Sennacherib of Assyria and all others, and He gave them rest on every side.

Nahum 1:9-12
Whatever you plot against the LORD, He will bring to an end. Affliction will not rise up a second time. / For they will be entangled as with thorns and consumed like the drink of a drunkard—like stubble that is fully dry. / From you, O Nineveh, comes forth a plotter of evil against the LORD, a counselor of wickedness. …

Psalm 46:1-3
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah

Psalm 48:4-8
For behold, the kings assembled; they all advanced together. / They saw and were astounded; they fled in terror. / Trembling seized them there, anguish like a woman in labor. …

Psalm 83:1-4
A song. A Psalm of Asaph. O God, be not silent; be not speechless; be not still, O God. / See how Your enemies rage, how Your foes have reared their heads. / With cunning they scheme against Your people and conspire against those You cherish, …

Matthew 24:15-22
So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. / Let no one on the housetop come down to retrieve anything from his house. …


Treasury of Scripture

Madmenah is removed; the inhabitants of Gebim gather themselves to flee.

Madmenah.

Joshua 15:31
And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,

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Isaiah 10
1. The woe of tyrants
5. Assyria, the rod of hypocrites, for its pride shall be broken
20. A remnant of Israel shall be saved
23. Judah is comforted with promise of deliverance from Assyria












Madmenah flees;

As the Assyrian army advances toward Jerusalem, the smaller towns in its path are thrown into panic. Madmenah’s flight reflects the terror caused by Sennacherib’s campaign against Judah during Hezekiah’s reign. The invaders’ approach leaves communities unable to defend themselves, fulfilling Isaiah’s warning that Judah would face severe judgment for its unfaithfulness.

Jer 6:1 Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem!…
Jer 4:29 Every city flees at the sound of the horseman and archer.…
Isa 15:5 My heart cries out over Moab; her fugitives flee…

the people of Gebim take refuge.

Gebim’s inhabitants abandon their homes in search of safety as the threat draws nearer. Their refuge may have been sought in more fortified places near Jerusalem, where survivors hoped to escape the Assyrian assault. The mounting fear among these villages emphasizes how close the enemy had come, while preparing for the Lord’s intervention on behalf of Jerusalem.

Psa 118:8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD…
Psa 34:22 The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge…
Psa 36:7 How precious is Your loving devotion, O God,…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Madmenah
A location mentioned in the context of the Assyrian invasion. It is believed to be a small village or settlement near Jerusalem. The name suggests a place of refuge or hiding.

2. Gebim
Another location mentioned alongside Madmenah. It is thought to be a small settlement or area where people sought refuge during the Assyrian threat.

3. Assyrian Invasion
The broader context of Isaiah 10 is the impending threat of the Assyrian army against the Kingdom of Judah. This verse highlights the fear and urgency among the people as they flee from the advancing enemy.
Teaching Points
Understanding God's Sovereignty
Even in times of fear and uncertainty, God remains in control. The flight of Madmenah and Gebim reflects human fear, but God's plans are ultimately sovereign.

The Reality of Judgment
The Assyrian invasion serves as a reminder of God's judgment against sin and disobedience. It calls us to examine our own lives and seek repentance.

Seeking Refuge in God
While the people sought physical refuge, believers are reminded to seek spiritual refuge in God, who is our ultimate protector and deliverer.

Trust in God's Deliverance
Just as God delivered Jerusalem from the Assyrians, He is faithful to deliver us from our own trials and challenges when we trust in Him.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 10:31?

2. How does Isaiah 10:31 illustrate God's judgment against prideful nations?

3. What lessons can we learn from Isaiah 10:31 about trusting in God?

4. How does Isaiah 10:31 connect with God's sovereignty in other scriptures?

5. How can Isaiah 10:31 guide us in responding to modern-day threats?

6. What practical steps can we take to avoid the fate described in Isaiah 10:31?

7. What historical context surrounds Isaiah 10:31 and its mention of Madmenah and Gebim?

8. How does Isaiah 10:31 reflect God's judgment on Assyria?

9. What is the significance of Madmenah and Gebim in Isaiah 10:31?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 10?


Verse 31. - Madmenah...Gebim. These are, like Gallim and Laisha, villages otherwise unknown. They must have been within a mile or two of Jerusalem, towards the north. Their inhabitants fly as the Assyrians approach.

Isaiah 10:31 captures the panic of two tiny Judean villages as the Assyrian juggernaut closes in. Madmenah runs; Gebim hides. Both highlight the immediate, literal threat and set the stage for God’s dramatic deliverance of Jerusalem. The verse warns against trusting human solutions while urging confident rest in the Lord who keeps His promises and defeats every enemy in His perfect time.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Madmenah
מַדְמֵנָ֑ה (maḏ·mê·nāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4088: Madmenah -- a place in Benjamin

flees;
נָדְדָ֖ה (nā·ḏə·ḏāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 5074: To wave to and fro, to rove, flee, to drive away

the people
יֹשְׁבֵ֥י (yō·šə·ḇê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

of Gebim
הַגֵּבִ֖ים (hag·gê·ḇîm)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1374: Gebim -- 'trenches', a place North of Jerusalem

take refuge.
הֵעִֽיזוּ׃ (hê·‘î·zū)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5756: To be strong, to stregthen, to save


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