True are thy words, O King. We must seek mercy of Nebuchadnezzar before he triumphs over us with the sword.
Abimelech
[Bitterly] Sue for mercy! Death were better!
Pashur
We need God’s mercy, not man’s.
Hananiah
[To Nahum] Coward and traitor!
Imre
[Wearily] When will you cease quarreling? The king’s words are true. It would be folly to wait till the last hour. Let us seek parley while we can still show a bold front.
Abimelech