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Yea, he scoffeth at kings, and princes are a derision unto him; he derideth every stronghold; for he heapeth up dust, and taketh it.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And they—literally, "he"; the word stands emphatically for him, alone against all the kings of the earth.

Shall scoff at the kings…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Jehovah’s answer to Habakkuk’s complaint. These disorders are to be punished by an invasion of Chaldeans. The appearance, character, and operations…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet concludes the subject he has been pursuing until now. He says that the Chaldeans would not come to engage in a doubtful war, but only t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they shall scoff at the kings Or, "he shall" F21 , Nebuchadnezzar king of the Chaldeans, and the army with…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The servants of the Lord are deeply afflicted by seeing ungodliness and violence prevail, especially among those who profess the truth. No one hesi…

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