22. darkness--namely, danger or calamity. Glancing at Job, who
despaired of restoration: in contrast to good men when in darkness
(Mic 7:8, 9).
waited for of--that is, He is destined for the sword
[GESENIUS].
Rather (in the night of danger), "he looks anxiously towards the
sword," as if every sword was drawn against him
[UMBREIT].
JFB.
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