Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Habakkuk 1:2-3

2-3. violence ... Why dost thou show me iniquity?--Similar language is used of the Chaldeans (Ha 1:9, 13), as here is used of the Jews: implying, that as the Jews sinned by violence and injustice, so they should be punished by violence and injustice (Pr 1:31). Jehoiakim's reign was marked by injustice, treachery, and bloodshed (Jr 22:3, 13-17). Therefore the Chaldeans should be sent to deal with him and his nobles according to their dealings with others (Ha 1:6, 10, 11, 17). Compare Jeremiah's expostulation with Jehovah, Jr 12:1; 20:8; and Job 19:7, 8.