# the sword "the war" # into the hand "into the power" # Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon ... their enemies ... those seeking their life These phrases refer to Nebuchadnezzar and his army. # seeking their life "wanting to kill them" # with the edge of the sword "in battle" # He will not pity them, spare them, or have compassion "He will not show them any mercy or compassion at all"