## his mighty men ##

the soldiers of the one "who will dash" Nineveh "to pieces" ([Nahum 2:1](./01.md)).

## cypress ##

a type of tree whose wood is good for weapons (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])

## The chariots speed through the streets ##

"The chariot drivers drive crazily in the streets" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## to and fro ##

Possible meanings 1) "back and forth" or 2) "side to side"

## They look like torches ##

This refers to the brightness of the chariots as they reflect the light from the sun. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])