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Nah_2:9 Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold: for [there is] none end of the store [and] glory out of all the pleasant furniture.
Ver. 9. Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold] This is the voice of God to the Chaldeans; encouraging them to fall on, since they are sure of good booty, plenty of plunder, which he here freely bestoweth upon them. In like sort Mahomet, the Great Turk, the better to encourage his soldiers to storm Constantinople, caused proclamation to be made through his camp the day before, that he would freely give all the spoil of the city for three days unto them if they could win it. And for confirmation thereof, he solemnly swore the Turk’s great oath, &c. Now the love of money is Dåéíïò êáé ðáíôïëìïò , saith a Father, daring and desperate.
For there is none end of the store] Fat plunder, as was at Constantinople; the wealth whereof the Turks themselves wondered at; and were therewith so enriched, that it is a proverb among them at this day, if any grow suddenly rich, to say, He hath been at the sacking of Constantinople. Neither did they more wonder at their wealth than derided their folly; for that possessing so much, they would part with so little to their emperor, for the defence of themselves and their country. And the like is reported of Heidelberg.
And glory out of all the pleasant furniture] Heb. Vessels, or utensils of desire; which are said to yield glory, because with men one hath so much glory and respect as he hath wealth and rich household stuff. See Gen_31:1. {See Trapp on "Gen_31:1"} 1Ki_10:23 2Ch_32:27. See here also the just judgment of God upon such as set their affections upon that costly vanity, rich furniture (Hezekiah smarted for it, Isa_39:2; Isa_39:6 2Ch_32:27), or rich attire, which is superbiae nidus, the nest of pride, saith one. The worst apparel is nature’s garment; the best but folly’s garnish, saith another.