George Leo Haydock

Carrying. Hebrew literally, “of desire,” belonging to one person, or full of goods, which he desires to carry quickly to market. (Menochius) — Chaldean agrees with us. But most interpreters vary. Pagnin retains the original, ebe; (Haydock) supposing the river Abeh, or Avah, is meant. It certainly implies expedition; “they have hastened like (Calmet) the eagle to its prey.” Septuagint, “Is there any trace of ships, or of an eagle flying in quest of food?” (Haydock)