The burden of the word of the Lord for - Rather, “upon (see Nahum 1:1, p. 129) Israel.” If this prophecy is a continuation of the last, desp…

The opening of this chapter is similar to that of Zechariah 9:0, and marks the beginning of the second half of these latter prophecies. This prophe…

The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the earth, and …

The inscription does not seem to agree with what follows, for he does not denounce any evil on the chosen people in this chapter. On the contrary, …

The burden of the word of the Lord for Israel
And against their enemies; for the good of the church of God, for its …

Here is a divine prediction, which will be a heavy burden to all the enemies of the church. But it is for Israel, for their comfort and benefit. It…