Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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 (I Kings 22:17).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Nahum 3:18:
Nahum 2:5
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