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These men

This refers to the "seven shepherds" and "eight leaders."

land of Nimrod

This is another name for the land of Assyria. Nimrod was a hunter and early leader. Translators may add this footnote: "The name 'Nimrod' means 'rebellion.'" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)

He will rescue

"The ruler will rescue"

like dew from Yahweh, like showers on the grass

This emphasizes that the people of Judah will be a refreshing, a blessing, to the nations. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)

that do not wait for man, not for human beings

AT: "and they will wait and depend on God" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes)