Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Yes, he scoffs at kings, and princes are a derision to him. He laughs at every stronghold, for he builds up an earthen ramp, and takes it.
Verse Takeaways
1
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.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
Habakkuk
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
6
18th Century
Presbyterian
And they—literally, "he"; the word stands emphatically for him, alone against all the kings of the earth.
Shall scoff at the kings…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they shall scoff at the kings Or, "he shall" F21 , Nebuchadnezzar king of the Chaldeans, and the army with…
The servants of the Lord are deeply afflicted by seeing ungodliness and violence prevail, especially among those who profess the truth. No one hesi…
