Nah 3:18 | JFB | e4.org | 18. Thy shepherds —that is, Thy leaders. slumber —are carelessly secure [MAURER ]. Rather, "lie in death's sleep, having been slain" [JEROME ] ( ). shall dwell in the dust — ( ). thy people is scattered —the necessary consequence of their leaders being laid low ( ).

‏ Nahum 3:18

18. Thy shepherds—that is, Thy leaders.

slumber—are carelessly secure [MAURER]. Rather, "lie in death's sleep, having been slain" [JEROME] (Ex 15:16; Ps 76:6).

shall dwell in the dust — (Ps 7:5; 94:17).

thy people is scattered—the necessary consequence of their leaders being laid low (1Ki 22:17).