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"From you, O Nineveh, one has marched forth who plots evil against the LORD, a wicked military strategist."
— Nahum 1:11, NET Bible
“There is one come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the Lord, a wicked counsellor.”
“There is one gone forth out of thee, that deviseth evil against Jehovah, that counselleth wickedness. ”
“There is one gone forth out of you, who devises evil against Yahweh, who counsels wickedness.”
“Out of thee shall come forth one that imagineth evil against the Lord, contriving treachery in his mind.”
“One has gone out from you who is designing evil against the Lord, whose purposes are of no value.”
“There is one come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the Lord, a wicked counsellor.”
But with an overwhelming flood he will make a complete end of Nineveh; he will drive his enemies into darkness.
Denunciation and Destruction of Nineveh Whatever you plot against the LORD, he will completely destroy! Distress will not arise a second time.
Surely they will be totally consumed like entangled thorn bushes, like the drink of drunkards, like very dry stubble.
From you, O Nineveh, one has marched forth who plots evil against the LORD, a wicked military strategist.
Oracle of Deliverance to Judah 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.
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 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!”