THE LORD WAS AGAINST NINEVEH Nahum Two God had used Nineveh as His rod to chastise His people, Israel. Now He sends a warning by his prophet that someone was coming to attack and scatter Nineveh. He told them to (1) Guard their fortresses! (2) Watch the road! (3) Be brave! And to (4) Prepare for b... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE BATTLE IS SET AGAINST NINEVEH -- NAHUM 2:1-4:_ This horrible destruction was to come against Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire. They were encouraged to prepare for what they were about to face. Those that had scattered so many others would now be scattered themselves. David wrote, "Le... [ Continue Reading ]
_RESISTANCE TO THE INVASION IS FUTILE -- NAHUM 2:5-7:_ The watchmen of Nineveh would announce to the king that they enemy was approaching. Preparation would be made for the battle but it would do no good. Nineveh had a large and strong army, but God was against them. The officers run to defend the w... [ Continue Reading ]
_NINEVEH WAS PLUNDERED -- NAHUM 2:8-10:_ Nineveh is pictured as a large pool of water. This was true because of the many people that were there. The cry for the people was "Stand, Stand!" Instead the people fled in fear and desperation. All hope was gone because God was against them. The pool of peo... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE DESTRUCTION OF NINEVEH WILL BE COMPLETE -- NAHUM 2:11-13:_ The leaders of Nineveh are compared to lions. They had been very savage in their treatment of others. Many people had fallen prey to their cruel treatment. They had shown no mercy and now they would receive no mercy. Jesus said, "Blesse... [ Continue Reading ]