Thy shepherds slumber, O king of Assyria: thy nobles shall dwell in the dust: thy people is scattered upon the mountains, and no man gathereth them.
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Interpretation
Strong-holds, even the strongest, are no defence against the judgments of God. They shall be unable to do any thing for themselves.
Glossary
- Assyria Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Nineveh.