He that dasheth in pieces is come up before thy face: keep the munition, watch the way, make thy loins strong, fortify thy power mightily.

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The Destruction of Nineveh

He[a] who scatters has come up before your face.
Man the fort!
Watch the road!
Strengthen your flanks!
Fortify your power mightily.

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Footnotes

  1. Nahum 2:1 Vg. He who destroys

The Coming Invasion of Nineveh

[a]You are being attacked by advancing forces!

Guard your rampart!
        Watch your roads![b]
Prepare yourselves![c]
    Marshall your defenses![d]

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Footnotes

  1. Nahum 2:1 This verse is 2:2 in MT, and so throughout the chapter
  2. Nahum 2:1 Lit. the road
  3. Nahum 2:1 Lit. Strengthen the loins!
  4. Nahum 2:1 Lit. Marshall power