Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nahum 3:18

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18. Thy shepherds —that is, Thy leaders. slumber —are carelessly secure [MAURER]. Rather, "lie in death's sleep, having been slain" [JEROME] ( Exodus 15:16 ; Psalms 76:6 ). shall dwell in the dust — ( Psalms 7:5 ; Psalms 94:17 ). thy people is scattered —the necessary consequence of their leaders being laid low ( Psalms 94:17- : ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-19" class="com-number"