Matthew Poole and continuators on Amos 1:14

14 But I will kindle a fire in the wall of Rabbah , and it shall devour the palaces thereof , with shouting in the day of battel , with a tempest in the day of the whirlwind .

Vid. verse 4. let. h. i. where the phrase is explained, as to the time when this Prophesie was fulfilled, 'twas partly when the Assyrian Kingdom flourisht, and partly by Nebuchadnezzar, as was foretold by Ezekiel, chap. 25.1, 2, 3. &c. which see.

The chief City of the Kingdom of Ammon, 2 Sam. 11.1. and 12.26. which by an usual figure comprizeth all the Ammonites, and all their strength, wealth and glory, all which shall be devoured.

Vid. verse 4. let. l.

A mixt and horrid noise of Trumpets, and alarms of War, with howlings of the distressed, groans of the dying, and acclamations of the Conquerours.

i. e. With irresistible force, and surprising swiftness, as the similitude imports.