Nahum 2:1-4

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, "Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him." (Psalms 68:1) They were told to keep the munitions or military equipment, watch the road, gird their loins; collect together all their strength.” They had crushed other and now it was their turn to be afraid. They would be repaid for their cruelty against God's people. The plunderers had stripped everything from the people of God. Now God restored the majesty of Jacob as the majesty of Israel. God gave Judah the opportunity to prosper as a nation again.

The Babylonian army that would invade Assyria was mighty and strong. The red and scarlet has reference to the appearance of their implements of war. The army was an imposing sight. The chariots would move with such speed in the streets that the swords that were attached to the wheels would appear to be flaming torches. They would be so many in number that they would bump into one another. The Assyrians would come waving their lances, ready for battle.