pangs - The Hebrew means also a “messenger.” Horsley, therefore, with the Septuagint translates, “The heralds (who bring word of the unexpected invasion) are terrified.” Maurer agrees with English Version, literally, “they shall take hold of pangs and sorrows.”
woman ... travaileth - (1Th 5:3).
amazed - the stupid, bewildered gaze of consternation.
faces ... flames - “their visages have the livid hue of flame” [Horsley]; with anguish and indignation.