Matthew Poole and continuators on Habakkuk 3:7

7 I saw the tents of Cushan in affliction , and the curtains of the land of Midian did tremble .

Not with the eye, but with his mind and understanding in reading the History of Israels Travels.

For the people that dwelt in them.

Some say of Cushan Rishathaim, in Othniels time, and under his victories over them; But I rather think 'tis meant of the Aethiopians, on the confines of Arabia, that Land of Cash, near whose borders Israels march through, and incampings in the Wilderness, had very often lain.

In fear and pain, least that mighty people under the conduct of their General, (famed for Miracles) should as a violent storm fall on them, and dispoil them.

For those that dwelt within them; These people dwelt in Tents, and these made up on the sides with curtains.

People of the Land.

A people sprung from one of Abraham's Sons, by Keturah, who gave his name Midian to the Land, as well as to the people.

Were sore afraid of the armes of Israel, which at last by Gods express direction, were employed against Midian, and cut off five Kings, and destroyed the Country, These terrible things our God, whose wayes are Everlasting, hath done to carry our Fathers from Egypt to Canaan, let him who is our God still revive his work, &c.

Marginal references: Or, Ethiopia.; Or, under affliction, or, vanity.