* taken up, etc.  or, cut the anchors, they left them in the
   sea, etc.
  29,30 
 * the rudder bands.
   Or, "the bands of the rudders;" for large vessels in ancient
   times had two or more rudders, which were fastened to the ship
   by means of bands, or chains, by which they were hoisted out
   of the water when incapable of being used.  These bands being
   loosed, the rudders would fall into their proper places, and
   serve to steer the vessel into the creek, which they had in
   view, and hoisted.

  Isa 33:23