Matthew Poole and continuators on Habakkuk 1:6

6 For lo , I raise up the Chaldeans , that bitter and hasty nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to possess the dwelling places that are not theirs.

Now the Prophet declares particularly what 'tis that the Lord will work.

Awaken to action, animate them in it, and strengthen them to accomplish their design.

Who had subdued other Nations, and had already ruined the Assyrian Monarchy.

Cruel, and without Mercy. Ier. 6.23. and 21.7.

Speedy and quick in executing their mercyless purposes, as Isa. 5.26, 27.

Heb. walk without fear, and in order, as a Conquerour doth in his conquests.

Through all parts of the Land, no corner shall escape his search or cruelty.

Not to spoil and be gone; but to take and keep possession, as Lord and Proprietor in the right of conquest.

Houses, Towns, Cities, Ierusalem it self, which they had no right to, till Iewish sins gave occasion for the disposs[illegible: 1 letter]ssing of the Iewes, and the introducing of the Chaldeans.

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