Matthew Poole and continuators on Nahum 2:13

13 Behold I am against thee , saith the LORD of hosts , and I will burn her chariots in the smoke , and the sword shall devour thy young lions , and I will cut off thy prey from the earth, and the voice of thy messengers shall no more be heard .

This calls for our attention.

The God of Israel, whom thou hast despised and blasphemed.

Assyrian Kingdom, and Nineveh,

whose command all must obey▪

Nineveh.

In wrath, or suddenly, or what if when the City first plundered, then burnt these Chariots, were burnt in that smoke.

Of the conquering Enemy.

Young Princes that either are found in Arms, or else are cut off in the places of their retirements for safety.

Cause thee to cease from making a prey any more, or destroy all thou hast gotten by thy prey.

Either Embassadors sent forth, or Tribute Gatherers, or Muster-Masters to list Souldiers, or Heralds to proclaim Edicts.

None shall concern themselves with one or other of them. None obey or fear thee.