en_tn/nam/02/03.md

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## his mighty men ##
the soldiers of the one "who will dash" Nineveh "to pieces" ([Nahum 2:1](./01.md)).
## cypress ##
a type of tree whose wood is good for weapons (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown]])
## The chariots speed through the streets ##
"The chariot drivers drive crazily in the streets" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
## to and fro ##
Possible meanings 1) "back and forth" or 2) "side to side"
## They look like torches ##
This refers to the brightness of the chariots as they reflect the light from the sun. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])