The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:7-11
§ 3. The prophet prepares the way for proclaiming the punishment of Nineveh lay deriding that the wrath of God falls not on those who trust in him, but is reserved for his enemies. read more
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Spence, H. D. M., etc.
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:8-15
Antagonism to God and his rule. Nahum doubtless prophesied during the reign of Hezekiah, and shortly after the defeat of Sennacherib by the destroying angel of the Lord ( Isaiah 37:36 ). That memorable event, it would appear, was present to his mind and is referred to in these verses, although his thoughts were also carried on to the future and to the complete and final overthrow of the Assyrian power in the destruction of the capital, and which forms the theme of the succeeding... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:8-15
Spiritual redemption symbolized. The expression in Nahum 1:11 , "a wicked counsellor," is rendered in the margin "counsellor of Belial." "Belial" is used in the Old Testament to indicate sensual profligacy ( 19:1-30 : 22:13; 1 Samuel 2:12 ); and in the New Testament as a synonym for Satan ( 2 Corinthians 6:15 ). The term was here ( Nahum 1:11 ) applied to Sennacherib; and the deliverance of Judah from the vauntings and oppressions of this mighty and evil Assyrian monarch... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:9
The prophet suddenly addresses both Jews and Assyrians, encouraging the former by the thought that God can perform what he promises, and warning the latter that their boasting (comp. Isaiah 10:9 , etc.; Isaiah 36:20 ) was vain. What do ye imagine against the Lord? Quid cogitatis contra Dominum? (Vulgate). This rendering regards the question as addressed to the Assyrians, demanding of them what it is that they dare to plot against God; do they presume to fight against him, or to fancy... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:9-10
Sin. "What do ye imagine against the Lord? He will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time. For while they be folden together as thorns, and while they are drunken as drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry." These words suggest a few thoughts concerning sin. I. THE ESSENCE OF SIN IS SUGGESTED ; IT IS HOSTILITY TO GOD . It is something directed against the Lord: it is opposition to the laws, purposes, spirit of God. "The... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:9-14
A wicked counsellor. I. HIS PERSON . 1 . The Assyrian power. Represented in Hezekiah's reign by Sennacherib; in Manasseh's (Nahum's time) by Esar-haddon or Assurbanipal; in each successive reign by the ruling sovereign. 2 . The unbelieving world. Of this Assyria was now the symbol, as in former times Egypt had been, as in later days Rome was ( John 15:18 ; James 4:4 ). 3 . The unrenewed heart. The curtal mind is enmity against God ( Romans 8:7 ). II. HIS ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:10
While they be folden together as thorns. The clause is conditional: "Though they be interwined as thorns." Though the Assyrians present an impenetrable front, which seems to defy attack. (For the comparison of a hostile army to briers and thorns, see Isaiah 10:17 ; Isaiah 27:4 ; Henderson.) And while they are drunken as drunkards ; and though they be drunken with their drink , regarding themselves as invincible, and drenched with wine, and given up to luxury and excess. There may be... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:11
The reason of the destruction and of the punishment is told. There is one come out of thee . Nineveh is addressed; and we need not refer the words entirely to Sennacherib and his impious threats, but may take them generally as expressing the arrogant impiety of the Assyrians and their attitude towards Jehovah. A wicked counseller; literally, a councilor of Belial; i.e. of worthlessness. The expression, perhaps primarily applied to Sennacherib, also regards the plans prepared by the... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:11-14
Corrupt kings. "There is one come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the Lord, a wicked counsellor. Thus saith the Lord; Though they be quiet, and likewise many, yet thus shall they be cut down, when he shall pass through," etc. These words suggest a few thoughts concerning human kings and kingdoms. I. HUMAN KINGS ARE SOMETIMES TERRIBLY CORRUPT . "There is one come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the Lord, a wicked counsellor." This evidently means... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:1-15
Part I. THE JUDGMENT UPON NINEVEH DECREED BY GOD . read more