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2. One accord. Literally, “one mouth.” The word for “mouth” is frequently used for “command,” and this might here be the intent of the expression. These six nations pooled their military forces and banded themselves together under one command to meet the emergency. Although of different clans, and with differing interests, doubtless often at variance with one another, they were ready to make common cause against the people of God. Their hatred of the righteous was the common bond that united them, as has often been true of wicked men. For instance, opposition to Christ brought Pilate and Herod together. In the last days it will unite all the religious and political forces against the true remnant of God, “which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus” (Rev. 12:17).