Nahum 2:9 web — Take the spoil of silver. Take the spoil of gold, for there is no end of the store, the glory of all goodly furniture.

World English Bible

"Take the spoil of silver. Take the spoil of gold, for there is no end of the store, the glory of all goodly furniture."

— Nahum 2:9, World English Bible

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Nahum 2 — Context

6

The gates of the rivers are opened, and the palace is dissolved.

7

It is decreed: she is uncovered, she is carried away; and her handmaids moan as with the voice of doves, beating on their breasts.

8

But Nineveh has been from of old like a pool of water, yet they flee away. "Stop! Stop!" they cry, but no one looks back.

9

Take the spoil of silver. Take the spoil of gold, for there is no end of the store, the glory of all goodly furniture.

10

She is empty, void, and waste. The heart melts, the knees knock together, their bodies and faces have grown pale.

11

Where is the den of the lions, and the feeding place of the young lions, where the lion and the lioness walked, the lion's cubs, and no one made them afraid?

12

The lion tore in pieces enough for his cubs, and strangled for his lionesses, and filled his caves with the kill, and his dens with prey.

Nahum 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nahum 2:9 say?
Nahum 2:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Take the spoil of silver. Take the spoil of gold, for there is no end of the store, the glory of all goodly furniture.”
Where is Nahum 2:9 in the Bible?
Nahum 2:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nahum, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read Nahum 2:9 in?
Nahum 2:9 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 2:9?
Nahum 2:9 reads (WEB): “Take the spoil of silver. Take the spoil of gold, for there is no end of the store, the glory of all goodly furniture.” 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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