And turns - Omit and. The original is a rapid sequence of unconnected sentences. “Damascus is unnerved; she turned to flee, and a trembl…

The Prophet continues with the same subject, for since the kingdom of Syria had flourished and had been prominent in wealth and power, it was hard …

Damascus is waxed feeble
Or, "is become remiss" ^F7; her hands hang down, not being able through fear and …

How easily God can dispirit those nations that have been most celebrated for valour! Damascus grows feeble. It was a city of joy, having all the de…