Nahum 1:8 asv — But with an over-running flood he will make a full end of her place, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.

American Standard Version

"But with an over-running flood he will make a full end of her place, and will pursue his enemies into darkness. "

— Nahum 1:8, American Standard Version

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Nahum 1 — Context

5

The mountains quake at him, and the hills melt; and the earth is upheaved at his presence, yea, the world, and all that dwell therein.

6

Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his anger? his wrath is poured out like fire, and the rocks are broken asunder by him.

7

Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that take refuge in him.

8

But with an over-running flood he will make a full end of her place, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.

9

What do ye devise against Jehovah? he will make a full end; affliction shall not rise up the second time.

10

For entangled like thorns, and drunken as with their drink, they are consumed utterly as dry stubble.

11

There is one gone forth out of thee, that deviseth evil against Jehovah, that counselleth wickedness.

Nahum 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 1:8 say?
Nahum 1:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “But with an over-running flood he will make a full end of her place, and will pursue his enemies into darkness. ”
Where is Nahum 1:8 in the Bible?
Nahum 1:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nahum, chapter 1, verse 8.
Who wrote Nahum?
Nahum is traditionally attributed to Nahum the Elkoshite. It was written c. 663–612 BC.
What is the book of Nahum about?
A century after Jonah, Nineveh has returned to brutality. Nahum announces the certain, well-deserved fall of the Assyrian empire — a sobering reminder that God is slow to anger, but not slack about justice forever.
What are the major themes of Nahum?
Nahum explores themes including Judgment on Nineveh, God's Wrath, God's Goodness, Sovereignty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nahum 1:8.
What translation should I read Nahum 1:8 in?
Nahum 1:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nahum 1:8?
Nahum 1:8 reads (ASV): “But with an over-running flood he will make a full end of her place, and will pursue his enemies into darkness. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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