Habakkuk 2:1

Stand. Habakkuk here clearly demonstrates his faith in God. He represents himself as taking his position, as does a watchman (see Eze. 3:17; 33:7), on some high place in order to get a clear view all around, that he may see and hear what is coming. Tower. Heb. masor, “a stronghold,” that is, a place from which to withstand a siege. In the Hebrew text quoted in the Habakkuk Commentary of the Dead Sea scrolls (see p. 1047) this word has the suffix meaning “my.” Watch to see. Habakkuk feels sure that he has confronted God with a valid objection to His plan to use the Chaldeans as His instrument against Judah (ch. 1:6, 13). Accordingly, he calls for an answer. See p. 1048. When I am reproved. Rather, “concerning my objection,” or “concerning my reproof.”