Isaiah 10:31

29 They have crossed at the ford: “We will spend the night at Geba.” Ramah trembles; Gibeah of Saul flees.

30 Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth!

Madmenah flees; the people of Gebim take refuge.

32 Yet today they will halt at Nob, shaking a fist at the mount of Daughter Zion, at the hill of Jerusalem.

33 Behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts will lop off the branches with terrifying power. The tall trees will be cut down, the lofty ones will be felled.

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Madmenah flees; the people of Gebim take refuge.
KJV
Madmenah is removed; the inhabitants of Gebim gather themselves to flee.
WEB
Madmenah is a fugitive. The inhabitants of Gebim flee for safety.
ASV
Madmenah is a fugitive; the inhabitants of Gebim flee for safety.
DARBY
Madmenah is fugitive; the inhabitants of Gebim take to flight.
BLB
Madmenah has fled, those dwelling in Gebim have taken refuge.
ÅB
Madmena flykter; Gebims innbyggere flytter sitt gods i hast.
OTB
Madmena har flyktet; folket i Gebim har funnet tilflukt.
B1930
Madmena flyr; Gebims innbyggere flytter sitt gods i hast.

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