Yahweh answers the prayer of Habakkuk.

## Look at the nations and examine them ##

"Learn what is happening in other nations"

## They...They...themselves ##

The Chaldean soldiers. God will raise up the Chaldean nation, and the Chaldeans' soldiers will invade Judah. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## the breadth of the land ##

This can mean 1) everywhere in Judah (see ULB) or 2) everywhere in the world (see UDB). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])

## seize ##

take by force or steal from the rightful owners

## dwellings ##

"houses"

## proceed ##

"come"