Nahum 2:6 cpdv — The gates of the rivers have been opened, and the temple has been pulled down to the ground.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The gates of the rivers have been opened, and the temple has been pulled down to the ground. "

— Nahum 2:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Nahum 2 — Context

3

The shield of his strong ones is fire, the men of war are in scarlet. The reins of the chariot are fiery in the day of his preparation, and the drivers have been drugged.

4

They have become confused on their journey. The four-horse chariots have collided in the streets. Their appearance is like torches, like lightning dashing around.

5

He will call to mind his strong ones; they will destroy along their journey. They will quickly ascend its walls, and a shelter will be prepared.

6

The gates of the rivers have been opened, and the temple has been pulled down to the ground.

7

And the foot soldier has been led away captive, and her handmaids were driven away, mourning like doves, murmuring in their hearts.

8

And Nineveh, her waters are like a fish pond. Yet truly, they have fled away: “Stand, stand!” But there is no one who will turn back.

9

Despoil the silver, despoil the gold. And there is no end to all the riches of desirable equipment.

Nahum 2:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 2:6 say?
Nahum 2:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The gates of the rivers have been opened, and the temple has been pulled down to the ground. ”
Where is Nahum 2:6 in the Bible?
Nahum 2:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nahum, chapter 2, verse 6.
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 2:6.
What translation should I read Nahum 2:6 in?
Nahum 2:6 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 2:6?
Nahum 2:6 reads (CPDV): “The gates of the rivers have been opened, and the temple has been pulled down to the ground. ” 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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