Tag Archives: Nahum 2
God judges violent empires (Nahum 2-3)
God judges violent empires (Nahum 2-3) Nahum 2–3 is a vivid, poetic, and devastating announcement of Nineveh’s fall. The prophet describes the siege, collapse, humiliation, and final extinction of the Assyrian Empire’s capital. The message is not merely historical—it reveals … Continue reading
city of blood
20250321 city of blood Nahum 2:1-3:4 (JDV) Nahum 2:1 One who scatters is coming up against you. Man the fortifications! Watch the road! Brace yourself! Summon all your strength!Nahum 2:2 Because Yahveh will restore the majesty of Jacob, yes, the … Continue reading
the bloody city
Nahum 2:1-3:4 Nahum calls Nineveh the bloody city, which was probably the name given it by the Israelites and others who had felt the violence of its attacks. The prophet described in vivid detail one of its attacks, but with … Continue reading