Nahum 2:3 nasb — The shields of his mighty men are colored red, The warriors are dressed in scarlet, The chariots are enveloped in flash…

NASB

"The shields of his mighty men are colored red, The warriors are dressed in scarlet, The chariots are enveloped in flashing steel When he is prepared to march, And the cypress spears are brandished."

— Nahum 2:3, NASB

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Nahum 2 — Context

1

The one who scatters has come up against you. Man the fortress, watch the road; Strengthen your back, summon all your strength.

2

For the LORD will restore the splendor of Jacob Like the splendor of Israel, Even though devastators have devastated them And destroyed their vine branches.

3

The shields of his mighty men are colored red, The warriors are dressed in scarlet, The chariots are enveloped in flashing steel When he is prepared to march, And the cypress spears are brandished.

4

The chariots race madly in the streets, They rush wildly in the squares, Their appearance is like torches, They dash to and fro like lightning flashes.

5

He remembers his nobles; They stumble in their march, They hurry to her wall, And the mantelet is set up.

6

The gates of the rivers are opened And the palace is dissolved.

Nahum 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 2:3 say?
Nahum 2:3 in the NASB reads: “The shields of his mighty men are colored red, The warriors are dressed in scarlet, The chariots are enveloped in flashing steel When he is prepared to march, And the cypress spears are brandished.”
Where is Nahum 2:3 in the Bible?
Nahum 2:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nahum, chapter 2, verse 3.
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 2:3.
What translation should I read Nahum 2:3 in?
Nahum 2:3 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 2:3?
Nahum 2:3 reads (NASB): “The shields of his mighty men are colored red, The warriors are dressed in scarlet, The chariots are enveloped in flashing steel When he is prepared to march, And the cypress spears are brandished.” 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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