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Smoke went up from out of his nostrils ... Coals were kindled by it

David speaks of Yahweh as if he were breathing fire. This is a picture of how angry God was. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)

blazing fire came out of his mouth. Coals were kindled by it

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "blazing fire came out of his mouth and kindled coals" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)