Nahum 3:14

Easy To Read Version

Get water and store it inside your city. Why? Because the enemy soldiers will surround your city. \{They will not let any person bring food or water into the city.\} Make your defenses strong! Get clay to make more bricks! Mix the mortar! Get the molds for making bricks!

Cross References

2 Chronicles 32:11

Hezekiah is fooling you. You are being tricked into staying in Jerusalem so you will die from hunger and thirst. Hezekiah says to you, “The Lord our God will save us from the king of Assyria.”

Isaiah 37:25

I dug wells, and drank water\par \{from new places\}.\par I dried up the rivers of Egypt\par and walked on that country.’\par

Isaiah 8:9

All you nations, prepare for war!\par You will be defeated.\par Listen, all you faraway countries!\par Prepare for battle!\par You will be defeated.\par

Jeremiah 46:9

Horse soldiers, charge into battle.\par Chariot drivers, drive fast.\par March on, brave soldiers.\par Soldiers from Cush and Put,\par carry your shields.\par Soldiers from Lydia,\par use your bows.\par

Nahum 2:1

An enemy is coming to attack you.\par So guard the strong places of your city.\par Watch the road.\par Get ready for war.\par Prepare for battle!\par

Nahum 2:2

Yes, the Lord changed Jacob’s {\cf2\super [5]} pride.\par He made it like Israel’s pride.\par \{The enemy\} destroyed them\par and ruined their grapevines.\par