God Is Awesome 1 Theoracle (a burdensome message–a pronouncement from God) concerningNineveh [the capital city of Assyria]. The book of the vision of Nahum of Elkosh [which he saw in spirit and prophesied]. 2 The Lordis a jealous and avenging God [protecting and demanding what is rightfully and uniquely His]; The Lordavenges and He is […]
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NAHUM 2
The Overthrow of Nineveh 1 The one who scatters has come up against you [Nineveh]. Man the fortressandramparts, watch the road; Strengthen your back [prepare for battle], summon all your strength. 2 For the Lordwill restore the splendorandmajesty of Jacob Like the splendor of [ancient and united] Israel, Even though destroyers have destroyed them And […]
NAHUM 3
Nineveh’s Complete Ruin 1 Woe (judgment is coming) to the city of blood [guilty of murder and mayhem], completely full of lies and pillage; Her prey never departs [alive]. 2 The noise of the [cracking of the] whip, The noise of the rattling of the wheel, Galloping horses And rumblingandbounding chariots [in the assault of […]