I saw the tents] That is, all the neighbouring nations, as the Arabians dwelling in tents, were terrified at the peoples passage through the wildernesse. See Exodus 15:15. Num. 22. 3, 4. Others think he hath relation to the discomfiture of Cushan-Rishathaim by Othniel, Judg. 3. 10. and of the Midianites by Gideon, Judg. 7. 21, 22. Cushan] Or, Ethiopi. in affliction] Or, under affliction, or vanitie.