Nahum 2:6

New International Reader's Version

The attackers open the gates that hold back the waters of the river. And the palace falls down.

Cross References

Nahum 2:5

Nineveh sends for their special troops. But they trip and fall on their way. They run toward the city wall. They keep their shield in front of them.

Nahum 2:7

The attackers order that Nineveh’s people be taken away as prisoners. The female slaves sound like doves as they mourn. They beat their chests.

Nahum 3:13

Look at your troops. All of them are weak. The gates of your forts are wide open to your enemies. Fire has destroyed the bars that lock your gates.