Michmas in the tribe of Benjamin, on a hill overlooking the gorge of the same name, which was the scene of Jonathan's victory over the Philistines (1 Samuel 13:23; 1 Samuel 13:14). It was evidently a strong situation (cf. 1 Samuel 13:2; 1 Samuel 13:5; 1 Samuel 13:16). Geba was on the S., Michmash on the N. side of the gorge. This agrees with the passage in Isaiah 10:28-29 where the march of an invading Assyrian army from the N. is described, -At Michmash he layeth up his baggage: they are gone over the pass; they have taken up their lodging at Geba: Ramah trembleth".

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