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Elam; the Persians, who now, and for a long time after. were subject to the Assyrian and Chaldean emperors, and were employed by them in their Wars.
Bare the quiver, being expert bow-men, as appears from Jer_49:35, and from Strabo’s testimony.
With chariots of men and horsemen; as some of them fought on foot, so others fought from chariots and horses. Kir; the Medes, so called by a synecdoche from Kir, an eminent city and region of Media, of which see 2Ki_16:9 Amo_1:5.
Uncovered; prepared it and themselves for the battle; for in times of peace arms were wrapt up and covered, to preserve them clean, and fit for use.
The shield; their defensive and offensive weapons.