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[She knew not that] it was I who gave her [the new wine and oil],
who lavished [upon her silver] and gold which they [used for Baal]
(2:8).
Interpreted, this means that [they ate and] were filled, but they
forgot God who ... They cast His commandments behind them which He
had sent [by the hand of] His servants the Prophets, and they
listened to those who led them astray. They revered them, and in
their blindness they feared them as though they were gods.
Therefore I will take back my corn in its time and my wine [in its
season]. I will take away my wool and my flax lest they cover [her
nakedness]. I will uncover her shame before the eyes of [her]
lovers [and] no man shall deliver her from out of my hand (2:9-
10).
Interpreted, this means that He smote them with hunger and
nakedness that they might be shamed and disgraced in the sight of
the nations on which they relied. They will not deliver them from
their miseries.
I will put an end to her rejoicing, [her feasts], her [new] moons,
her Sabbaths, and all her festivals (2:11).
Interpreted, this means that [they have rejected the ruling of the
law, and have] followed the festivals of the nations. But [their
rejoicing shall come to an end and] shall be changed into
mourning.
I will ravage [her Vines and her fig trees], of which she said,
'They are my wage [which my lovers have given me'.] I will make of
them a thicket and the [wild beasts] shall eat them ... (ii, 12).
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Commentary on Micah
Although the prophet's words are intended to castigate Samaria and
Jerusalem, the Qumran commentator interprets the final phrase
favourably and relates it to the Teacher of Righteousness.
[All this is] for the transgression [of Jacob and for the sins of
the House of Israel. What is the transgression of Jacob?] Is it
not [Samaria? And what is the high place of Judah? Is it not
Jerusalem? I will make of Samaria a ruin in the fields, and of
Jerusalem a plantation of Vines] (1:5-6).
Interpreted, this concerns the Spouter of Lies [who led the]
Simple [astray].
And what is the high place of Judah? [Is it not Jerusalem?] (1:5)
[Interpreted, this concerns] the Teacher of Righteousness who
[expounded the Law to] his [Council] and to all who freely pledged
themselves to join the elect of [God to keep the Law] in the
Council of the Community; who shall be saved on the Day [of
judgement] ...
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Commentary on Nahum
The historical significance of this fragment is discussed in
Chapter 3.
For a correct understanding of the interpretation of Nahum 2:12,
the reader should bear in mind the biblical order that only the
corpses of executed criminals should be hanged (Deut. 21:21).
Hanging men alive, i.e. crucifixion, was a sacrilegious novelty.
Some translators consider the mutilated final sentence unfinished,
and render it: `For a man hanged alive on a tree shall be called
...' The version given here seems more reasonable.
[Where is the lions' den and the cave of the young lions?] (2:11).
[Interpreted, this concerns] ... a dwelling-place for the ungodly
of the nations.
Whither the lion goes, there is the lion's cub, [with none to
disturb it] (2:11b).
[Interpreted, this concerns Deme]trius king of Greece who sought,
on the counsel of those who seek smooth things, to enter
Jerusalem. [But God did not permit the city to be delivered] into
the hands of the kings of Greece, from the time of Antiochus until
the coming of the rulers of the Kittim. But then she shall be
trampled under their feet ...
The lion tears enough for its cubs and it chokes prey for its
lionesses (2:12a).
[Interpreted, this] concerns the furious young lion who strikes by
means of his great men, and by means of the men of his council.
[And chokes prey for its lionesses; and it fills] its caves [with
prey] and its dens with Victims (2:12a-b).
Interpreted, this concerns the furious young lion [who executes
revenge] on those who seek smooth things and hangs men alive, [a
thing never done] formerly in Israel. Because of a man hanged
alive on [the] tree, he, shall read, `Behold 1 am against [you,
says the Lord of Hosts'].
[I will burn up your multitude in smoke], and the sword shall
devour your young lions. I will [cut off] your prey [from the
earth]
(2:13).
[Interpreted] ... your multitudes are the bands of his army ...
and his young lions are ... his prey is the wealth which [the
Priests] of Jerusalem have [amassed], which ... Israel shall be
delivered ...
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Commentary on Habakkuk
The doctrinal and historical references contained in this detailed
interpretation of Habakkuk are analysed in Chapters 2 and 3.
[Oracle of Habakkuk the prophet. How long, 0 Lord, shall I
cry] for help and Thou wilt not [hear]? (1:1-2).
[Interpreted, this concerns the beginning] of the [final]
generation ...
[Or shout to Thee `Violence', and Thou wilt not deliver?] (1:2b)
...
[Why dost Thou cause me to see iniquity and to look upon trouble?
Desolation and Violence are before me] (1:3).
God with oppression and unfaithfulness ... they rob riches.
[There is quarrelling and contention] (1:3b).
...
So the law is weak [and justice never goes forth] (1:4a-b).
[Interpreted] this concerns those who have despised the Law of God
...
[For the wicked encompasses] the righteous (1:4c).
[The wicked is the Wicked Priest, and the righteous] is the
Teacher of Righteousness ...
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