Nahum 1

1 This is a message about Nineveh, the account of a vision seen by Nahum, who was from Elkosh. The Lord’s Anger against Nineveh 2 The Lord God tolerates no rivals; he punishes those who oppose him. In his anger he pays them back. 3 The Lord does not easily become angry, but he is […]

Nahum 2

The Fall of Nineveh 1 Nineveh, you are under attack! The power that will shatter you has come. Prepare the defenses! Guard the road! Prepare for battle! ( 2 The Lord is about to restore the glory of Israel, as it was before her enemies plundered her.) 3 The enemy soldiers carry red shields and […]

Nahum 3

1 Doomed is the lying, murderous city, full of wealth to be looted and plundered! 2 Listen! The crack of the whip, the rattle of wheels, the gallop of horses, the jolting of chariots! 3 Cavalry troops charge, swords flash, spears gleam! Corpses are piled high, dead bodies without number— men stumble over them! 4 […]