Nahum 2 - Introduction
* Nineveh's destruction foretold. (1-10) The true cause, their sinning against God, and his appearing against them. (11-13)... [ Continue Reading ]
* Nineveh's destruction foretold. (1-10) The true cause, their sinning against God, and his appearing against them. (11-13)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-10 Nineveh shall not put aside this judgment; there is no counsel or strength against the Lord. God looks upon proud cities, and brings them down. Particular account is given of the terrors wherein the invading enemy shall appear against Nineveh. The empire of Assyria is represented as a queen, ab... [ Continue Reading ]
11-13 The kings of Assyria had long been terrible and cruel to their neighbours, but the Lord would destroy their power. Many plead as an excuse for rapine and fraud, that they have families to provide for; but what is thus obtained will never do them any good. Those that fear the Lord, and get hone... [ Continue Reading ]