Nahum 2:5

New Century Version

He calls his officers, but they stumble on the way. They hurry to the city wall, and the shield is put into place.

Cross References

Isaiah 21:5

They set the table; they spread the rugs; they eat and drink. Leaders, stand up. Prepare the shields for battle!

Isaiah 5:27

Not one of them becomes tired or falls down. Not one of them gets sleepy and falls asleep. Their weapons are close at hand, and their sandal straps are not broken.

Jeremiah 46:12

The nations have heard of your shame, and your cries fill all the earth. One warrior has run into another; both of them have fallen down together!”

Jeremiah 50:29

“Call for the archers to come against Babylon. Tell them to surround the city, and let no one escape. Pay her back for what she has done; do to her what she has done to other nations. Babylon acted with pride against the Lord, the Holy One of Israel.

Nahum 2:6

The river gates are thrown open, and the palace is destroyed.

Nahum 3:18

King of Assyria, your rulers are asleep; your important men lie down to rest. Your people have been scattered on the mountains, and there is no one to bring them back.

Nahum 3:3

Horses are charging, swords are shining, spears are gleaming! Many are dead; their bodies are piled up— too many to count. People stumble over the dead bodies.

Habakkuk 1:8

Their horses are faster than leopards and quicker than wolves at sunset. Their horse soldiers attack quickly; they come from places far away. They attack quickly, like an eagle swooping down for food.