Nahum 1:12

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Nahum 1:9-15

These verses seem to point at the destruction of the army of the Assyrians under Sennacherib, which may well be reckoned a part of the burden of Nineveh, the head city of the Assyrian empire, and a pledge of the destruction of Nineveh itself about 100 years after; and this was an event which Isaiah, with whom probably this prophet was contemporary, spoke much of. Now observe here, I. The great provocation which the Assyrians gave to God, the just and jealous God, for which, though slow to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Nahum 1:12

Thus saith the Lord, though they be quiet, and likewise many ,.... The Assyrian army under Sennacherib before Jerusalem, though they were quiet and secure and thought themselves out of all danger; not at all fearing that the besieged would sally out against them they being so numerous, and therefore betook themselves to sleep and rest: yet thus shall they be cut down ; or "shorn" F12 נגוזו "tonsi", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. ; as the wool is shorn off the back of a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nahum 1:12

Though they be - many - Sennacherib invaded Judea with an army of nearly two hundred thousand men. Thus shall they be cut down - The angel of the Lord (a suffocating wind) slew of them in one night one hundred and eighty-five thousand 2 Kings 19:35 . 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

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 1:8-15

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 1:9-14

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 1:11-14

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Nahum 1:12

Thus saith the lord. An expression used to introduce a solemn declaration. Though they (the Assyrians) be quiet. Shalem has this meaning elsewhere, as Genesis 34:21 ; but this is unsuitable here, where it must be translated, "in full strength," "unimpaired," "complete," like the thorn hedge in Genesis 34:10 . Vulgate, Si perfecti fuerint. Though they be unbroken in strength, and likewise ( on that account ) many in number. Septuagint, τάδε λέγει κύριος κατάρχων... read more

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