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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Nahum 1:11

Verse 11 The Prophet now shows why God was so exceedingly displeased with the Assyrians, and that was, because he would, as a protector of his Church, defend the distressed against those who unjustly oppressed them. The Prophet then designed here to give the Jews a firm hope, so that they might know that God had a care for their safety; for if he had only threatened the Assyrians without expressing the reason, of what avail could this have been to the Jews? It is indeed gratifying and pleasing... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Nahum 1:12

Verse 12 The Prophet pursues here the same subject; but expresses more clearly what might have been doubtful, — that whatever strength there might be in the Assyrians, it could not resist the coming of God’s vengeance. For thus saith Jehovah, Though they be quiet and also strong, etc. I cannot now finish this subject, but will only say this, — The Prophet intimates that though Nineveh promised to itself a tranquil state, because it was well fortified, and had a wide and large extent of empire,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Nahum 1:13

Verse 13 He confirms what the former verse contains, — that God would now cease from his rigor; for he says, that the deliverance of this chosen people was nigh, when God would break down and reduce to nothing the tyranny of that empire. This verse clearly shows, that a clause in the preceding verse ought not to be so restricted as it is by some interpreters, who regard it as having been said of the slaughter of the army of Sennacherib. But the Prophet addresses here in common both the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:1-15

Part I. THE JUDGMENT UPON NINEVEH DECREED BY GOD . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:7

The Lord is good. The Targum adds unnecessarily, "for Israel" ( Psalms 25:8 ). He is "good," in that he is a stronghold in the day of trouble, as in the perilous time when the Assyrians attacked Judaea (comp. Psalms 27:1 ; Jeremiah 16:19 ). He knoweth; loves and cares for. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:7

The Divine goodness. "The Lord is good." The word "good" is used herein the sense of the desire to promote happiness. The prophet affirms that "the Lord" possesses this disposition—that whilst he is powerful he exerts this power in saving, not in destroying, "judgment" being "his strange work;" that whilst his presence fills all space, and his omniscient eye penetrates all, he is concerned, in his watchfulness, that none of the creatures he has formed should lack the blessings his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:7

God our Stronghold. Great, indeed, is the honour sustained by the man who fulfils the mission of being a comforter to others, who is enabled to minister to sorrowing and stricken ones, who watches with them in their Gethsemanes, and by his gentle words and tender sympathy imparts consolation to their wounded hearts. "I dwelt as a king in the army; as one that comforteth the mourners " ( Job 29:25 ). No service makes a greater demand upon a man than this, yet he has an abundant reward... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:7

The Divine regard for trusting hearts. "And he knoweth them that trust in him." Something more than mere acquaintance is involved here; the meaning undoubtedly is that he intimately and lovingly regards those who commit themselves and their way unto him, and will tenderly care for them and promote their weal; yea, still more, even that he knows and cares thus for such personally and individually, not overlooking any of them in the multitude, but regarding thus each and every such... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:7-8

Consolation in God. I. IN HIS LOVE . "The Lord is good." 1 . Revealed in his Word. 2 . Attested by his works. 3 . Experienced by his saints. From the beginning of time downwards, good men have been partakers of, and delighted to bear testimony to, the goodness of God, saying, like David, "The Lord is my Shepherd," etc. ( Psalms 23:1 ); "He hath dealt bountifully with me" ( Psalms 13:6 ); confessing, like Solomon, "There hath not failed one word of all his good... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:7-8

Opposite types of human character, and opposite lines of Divine procedure. "The Lord is good, a Stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. But with an overruning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies." The previous verses were introductory to the subject which the prophet now takes up, namely, the safe keeping of the Jews by Jehovah, in view of the tremendous attack the King of Nineveh was about making on... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Nahum 1:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Nahum 1:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Nahum 1:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:7-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:7-8

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