13. Sheba, &c.--These mercantile peoples, though not taking an active
part against the cause of God, are well pleased to see others do it.
Worldliness makes them ready to deal in the ill-gotten spoil of the
invaders of God's people. Gain is before godliness with them
(1 Maccabees 3:41).
young lions--daring princes and leaders.
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