vain: etc. Anashim raikim oophochozim, "worthless and dissolute men;" persons who were living on the public, and had nothing to lose. Such was the foundation of his Babel government. By a cunning management of such unprincipled men most revolutions are brought about. Jdg 11:3; 1Sa 22:2; 2Ch 13:7; Job 30:8; Pro 12:11; Act 17:5