Nahum 2:8
“But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, shall they cry; but none shall look back.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water,.... This was a very ancient city, built by Nimrod, as some say; or rather by…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water - that is, of many peoples Rev 17:1, gathered from all quarters and settled…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water - מימי mimey, from days. Bp. Newcome translates the line thus: "And the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nahum 2:1-10
Here is, I. An alarm of war sent to Nineveh, Nah 2:1. The prophet speaks of it as just at hand, for it is neither…
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