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Nahum 2:1-13
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Matthew Henry on Nahum 2:1-10Nahum 2:1-10 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryNineveh shall not put aside this judgment; there is no counsel or strength against the Lord. God looks upon proud cities, and brings them down. Particular account is given of the terrors wherein the invading enemy shall…The Judgment of Nineveh. (b. c. 710.)Nahum 2:1-10 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE JUDGMENT OF NINEVEH. (B. C. 710.) Here is, I. An alarm of war sent to Nineveh, Nahum 2:1. The prophet speaks of it as just at hand, for it is neither doubtful nor far distant: "Look about thee, and see, he that dash…The Pulpit Commentary on Nahum 2:1-13Nahum 2:1-13 · The Pulpit CommentaryPart II. THE EXECUTION OF THE DECREE; THE DESTRUCTION OF NINEVEH DESCRIBED.The Pulpit Commentary on Nahum 2:1-8Nahum 2:1-8 · The Pulpit Commentary§ 1. Nineveh shall be besieged, because God is about to exalt his people by taking vengeance on the enemy, whose defence, howsoever formidable, is of no avail.The Pulpit Commentary on Nahum 2:1Nahum 2:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryNahum addresses Nineveh, and forewarns her of the siege she was about to undergo (see Introduction, § I.). He that dasheth in pieces; the disperser; qui dispergat (Vulgate); ἐμφυσῶν, "panting". The mixed army that inv…The Pulpit Commentary on Nahum 2:1-10Nahum 2:1-10 · The Pulpit CommentaryA predicted invasion. I. THE ENEMY DESCRIBED. 1. His violence. Nahum calls him "a dasher in pieces" (verse 1), and represents his warriors as "mighty" and "valiant" (verse 3)—epithets which apply with fitness and force…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Nahum 2:1-10Nineveh shall not put aside this judgment; there is no counsel or strength against the Lord. God looks upon proud cities, and brings them down. Particular account is given of the terrors wherein the invading enemy shall…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Judgment of Nineveh. (b. c. 710.)THE JUDGMENT OF NINEVEH. (B. C. 710.) Here is, I. An alarm of war sent to Nineveh, Nahum 2:1. The prophet speaks of it as just at hand, for it is neither doubtful nor far distant: "Look about thee, and see, he that dash…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Nahum 2:1-13Part II. THE EXECUTION OF THE DECREE; THE DESTRUCTION OF NINEVEH DESCRIBED.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Nahum 2:1-8§ 1. Nineveh shall be besieged, because God is about to exalt his people by taking vengeance on the enemy, whose defence, howsoever formidable, is of no avail.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Nahum 2:1-10A predicted invasion. I. THE ENEMY DESCRIBED. 1. His violence. Nahum calls him "a dasher in pieces" (verse 1), and represents his warriors as "mighty" and "valiant" (verse 3)—epithets which apply with fitness and force…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Nahum 2:1Nahum addresses Nineveh, and forewarns her of the siege she was about to undergo (see Introduction, § I.). He that dasheth in pieces; the disperser; qui dispergat (Vulgate); ἐμφυσῶν, "panting". The mixed army that inv…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Nahum 2:2This ruin shall fall on Nineveh because God is mindful of his chosen people, whom Assyria has oppressed. Hath turned away. It should be rendered, returneth to, or restoreth, bringeth back; reddidit (Vulgate); Isaiah 52:…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Nahum 2:3The prophet describes, as though himself an eyewitness, the army advancing against Nineveh. The shield of his mighty men is made red. "His heroes" may be either God's heroes, as sent by him to war against the evil city,…Joseph S. Exell and contributors