## 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]])