Nahum 2:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

An officer gives a command. But his soldiers stumble, as they hasten to build a shelter to protect themselves against rocks thrown down from the city wall.

Cross References

Isaiah 21:5

In Babylon the high officials were having a feast. They were eating and drinking, when someone shouted, “Officers, take your places! Grab your shields.”

Isaiah 5:27

None of them are tired. They don't sleep or get drowsy, and they run without stumbling. Their belts don't come loose; their sandal straps don't break.

Jeremiah 46:12

All nations have heard you weep; you are disgraced, and they know it. Your troops fall to the ground, stumbling over each other.

Jeremiah 50:29

Attack Babylon, enemy archers; set up camp around the city, and don't let anyone escape. It challenged me, the holy God, so do to it what it did to other cities.

Nahum 2:6

The river gates fly open, and panic floods the palace.

Nahum 3:18

King of Assyria, your officials and leaders sleep the eternal sleep, while your people are scattered in the mountains. Yes, your people are sheep without a shepherd.

Nahum 3:3

cavalry attacking, swords and spears flashing; soldiers stumbling over piles of dead bodies.

Habakkuk 1:8

Their cavalry troops are faster than leopards, more ferocious than wolves hunting at sunset, and swifter than hungry eagles suddenly swooping down.