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An Effortless Conquest
Commentators explain that the Chaldean invader will treat powerful kings as a joke and capture fortified cities with ease. The phrase "heap up dust" refers to building siege mounds, a common military tactic. The verse describes this as a simple, almost trivial act, highlighting the invader's overwhelming and unstoppable power.
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Habakkuk
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Albert Barnes
On Habakkuk 1:10
18th Century
Theologian
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
On Habakkuk 1:10
19th Century
Bishop
Kings and princes are deposed or enthroned at the invader’s pleasure. Thus Nebuchadnezzar set Jehoiakim as a tributary sovereign on the throne of J…
John Calvin
On Habakkuk 1:10
16th Century
Theologian
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…
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John Gill
On Habakkuk 1:10
17th Century
Pastor
And they shall scoff at the kings Or, "he shall" F21 , Nebuchadnezzar king of the Chaldeans, and the army with…
Matthew Henry
On Habakkuk 1:1–11
17th Century
Minister
The servants of the Lord are deeply afflicted by seeing ungodliness and violence prevail, especially among those who profess the truth. No one hesi…