Matthew Poole and continuators on Nahum 3:8

8 Art thou better then populous No, that was scituate among the rivers , that had the waters round about it, whose rampart was the sea , and her wall was from the sea.

O Nineveh.

'Tis generally supposed, that this was what we now call Alexandria, a City full of people, and as full of Luxury and Uncleanness, the sins whereof had brought it to ruin, though the History of it do not specifie time, person or means, &c. Art thou greater, stronger and wiser, more able to resist an enemy, and preserve thy self? Yet all her power was broken, her riches spoiled, and her glory buried in ruines. This known in those dayes, was a fit example to be set before the Ninevites, and though some conjecture the Prophet foretells what should befall populous No, to awaken the Ninevites, yet it seems incredible, that the Prophet should take an instance to terrifie secure Ninevites from somewhat to come to pass in after Ages.

In a place where the seven streams of Nilus very fairly might be accounted so many Rivers, and near to one of these streams toward the Sea, was this mighty and rich City seated.

Though at some distance, yet at no great distance.

Or defence of its walls on one side.

That part of the midland Sea which was Mare Egyptiacum, and was Northward from the City.

A mighty strong wall built from the Sea, on the parts Landward, where need was.

Marginal references: Amos [illegible: 2 letters]; Or, [illegible: 1 span]; Heb. [illegible: 1 span] ▪; Jer. [illegible: 1 span]