Matthew Poole and continuators on Nahum 2:5
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Nahum2:5
5 He shall recount his worthies ; they shall stumble in their walk; they shall make haste to the wall thereof, and the defence shall be prepared.
This verse may indifferently refer either to Nineveh and its King making their defence, or to the Chaldeans and their King, maintaining the siege, both act with vigour and diligence.
Muster, and give orders.
Approved Officers and Commanders.
Shew such forwardness, make such haste, that they shall not stand to pick their way, and there shall be so many, that they shall stumble for want of room.
The Assyrians to defend, the Chaldeans to assault the Walls of Nineveh.
What might defend the besieged, and what might defend the be[illegible: 1 letter]iegers; all-shall be ready on both sides, and what men can do, both will do.
Marginal references: Or, gallants.
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