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Text -- Nahum 1:11-15 (NET)
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Context
1:11 From you, O Nineveh, one has marched forth who plots evil against the Lord , a wicked military strategist .
Oracle of Deliverance to Judah
1:12 This is what the Lord says : “Even though they are powerful – and what is more, even though their army is numerous – nevertheless , they will be destroyed and trickle away ! Although I afflicted you, I will afflict you no more .
1:13 And now , I will break Assyria’s yoke bar from your neck; I will tear apart the shackles that are on you.”
Oracle of Judgment against the King of Nineveh
1:14 The Lord has issued a decree against you: “Your dynasty will come to an end . I will destroy the idols and images in the temples of your gods . I will desecrate your grave – because you are accursed !”
Proclamation of the Deliverance of Judah
1:15 Look ! A herald is running on the mountains ! A messenger is proclaiming deliverance : “Celebrate your sacred festivals , O Judah ! Fulfill your sacred vows to praise God! For never again will the wicked Assyrians invade you, they have been completely destroyed .”
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics
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Names, People and Places:
Dictionary Themes and Topics:
Nahum |
Nineveh |
Assyria |
Jesus, The Christ |
God |
Joy |
Minister |
Worship |
Vows |
Afflictions and Adversities |
GOLDSMITH |
GODS |
IMAGINE |
NAHUM; THE BOOK OF |
BAND |
TEXT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT |
CAPTIVITY |
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