Isaiah 10:27-29

The Voice

²⁷When that time comes, all the weight of Assyria will be lifted off of your shoulders; its yoke will be removed from your neck, and the burden of their assault and demands will evaporate, and you’ll be free.

Isaiah describes the southern march of the Assyrian army. Village after village falls until the enemy is so close the clamor of its forces shakes the streets of Jerusalem.

²⁸Oh, sure, first you’ll feel that terrible force coming on you from the north
through Aiath and then Migron; at Michmash, they store their gear;
²⁹They take the mountain pass, and camp at Geba for the night;
closer they come as Ramah trembles;
Saul’s town Gibeah flees before them.