THe word, &c.] See Chap. 1. 2, 4. against the Philistines] Isaiah 14:29. Chap. 25. 20. Ezekiel 25:15. Amos 1:6. Zephaniah 2:4-5. before that] So that the ruine of that State was foretold by the Prophet, while it was yet in a prosperous, and flourishing condition, before it was impaired by any notable losse. Pharaoh] Nechoh in likelihood; in his expedition against the Assyrians, 2 Kings 23:29. smote Gaza] Heb. Azzah. a strong citie of the Philistines, Judges 16:1.