Nahum 2:3-13

After the observations I ventured to make on the preceding verses, I do not think it needful to dissect the several parts of the subject contained in this whole paragraph. If I mistake not, the Lord is describing, under a great variety of figures, the character of Israel's foes; their shields, their chariots, their swords, are commissioned in all they do by the Lord. But when they shall have executed, and finished their appointed service, like the rod which a kind but wise father takes to correct a favorite but disobedient child, he throws it away. So the Lord declares. Behold, I am against thee, saith the Lord. This sums up all in one, the Lord's love to his people; and his displeasure against all their enemies!