696 B
696 B
These men
This refers to the "seven shepherds" and "eight leaders."
land of Nimrod
This is another name for the land of Assyria. Nimrod was a hunter and early leader. Translators may add this footnote: "The name 'Nimrod' means 'rebellion.'" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
He will rescue
"The ruler will rescue"
like dew from Yahweh, like showers on the grass
This emphasizes that the people of Judah will be a refreshing, a blessing, to the nations. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
that do not wait for man, not for human beings
AT: "and they will wait and depend on God" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes)