Nahum 2

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1 The scaterer shall come vp agaynst the, & laye sege to the castell. Loke thou well to the stretes, make thy loynes stronge, arme thy self with all thy myght: 2 for the Lorde shal restore agayne the glorye of Iacob, lyke as the glory of Israell. The destroyers haue broken them downe, & marred the wyne braunches. 3 The shylde of hys gyauntes glystereth, hys men of warre are clothed in purple. Hys charettes are as fyre, when he maketh hym forward, his archers are well decke & trimmed. 4 The charettes rolle vpon the stretes, & welter in the hye wayes. They are to loke vpon lyke cressettes of fyre, & go swyftly, as the lyghtenynge. 5 When he doth but warne his giauntes, they fal in their araye, & hastely they clymme vp the walles: yee the engins of the warre are prepared all ready. 6 The water portes shalbe opened, and the kynges palace shal fall. 7 The quene her selfe shalbe led awaye captyue, and her gentil wemen shall mourne as the doues and grone wyth in their hertes. 8 Niniue is lyke a pole full of water, but then shall they be fayne to fle. Stand, stande (shal they crye) and there shall not one turne backe. 9 Awaye with the syluer, awaye wyth the golde: for here is no ende of treasure. There shalbe a multytude of all maner costlye ornamentes. 10 Thus muste she be spoyled, emptied and clene striped out: that their hertes maye be melted awaye, their knees tremble, all their loynes be weake, and their faces blacke as a pot. 11 Where is now the dwellyng of the lyons, & the pasture of the lyons whelpes? where the lyon & the lyonesse went wt the whelpes, & no man frayed them awaye? 12 But the lyon spoyled ynough for hys yonge ones, & deuoured for his lionesse: he filled his dennes with his pray, & his dwellynge place with that he had rauyshed. 13 Beholde, I wyll vpon the, sayeth the lord of hostes, & wyll set fyre vpon thy charettes, that they shall smoke with all, & the swerde shal deuoure the yong lyons. I wyll make an ende of thy spoylyng from out of the earth, and the voyce of thy messaungers shal no more be hearde.

What Is This Chapter About?

Theme: God's Judgment on Nineveh

Nahum chapter 2 describes the impending judgment of God on the city of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. The chapter emphasizes God's power and justice in dealing with the wicked. The central message of the chapter is that God will not tolerate sin and will judge those who refuse to repent.

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Nahum 2:13 "Behold, I am against you, declares the Lord of hosts, and I will burn your chariots in smoke, and the sword will devour your young lions. I will cut off your prey from the earth, and the voice of your messengers will no longer be heard."

This verse is central to the chapter because it declares the Lord's judgment on Nineveh, and describes the consequences of the city's sin. The verse emphasizes the Lord's power and justice, and serves as a warning to other nations of the consequences of refusing to repent.

Key Words in Nahum 2

"The Lord of hosts"

This phrase emphasizes God's power and authority, and is used to describe His judgment on Nineveh. It is a reminder of God's sovereignty over all nations, and His determination to judge those who refuse to repent.

"Judgment"

This word is used to describe the consequences of Nineveh's sin, and serves as a warning to other nations of the importance of repentance.

"Repentance"

This word is implied in the chapter, as the Lord calls the people of Nineveh to turn from their sin and seek His mercy. It is a reminder of the importance of repentance and faith in God's plan of salvation.

"Sovereignty"

This word is used to describe God's authority over all nations, and His determination to judge those who refuse to repent. It is a reminder of God's power and justice, and the importance of submitting to His will.

Christ in This Chapter

While Christ is not explicitly mentioned in Nahum chapter 2, the chapter's emphasis on God's power and justice is reminiscent of Christ's teachings on the importance of repentance and the consequences of sin. In (Nahum 2:1), we see a picture of God's judgment, which is later fulfilled in Christ's second coming. The chapter's themes of judgment and redemption are also reflected in the gospel, where Christ's death and resurrection bring salvation to those who repent and put their faith in Him. The christ_verse is 2:1, which describes the Lord's advance on Nineveh, foreshadowing Christ's ultimate triumph over sin and evil. (John 1:1 · Revelation 19:11-16)

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