Nahum 2:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nahum 2:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nahum 2:1 is a verse from the book of Nahum in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that dasheth in pieces is come up before thy face: keep the munition, watch the way, make thy loins strong, fortify t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nahum 2:1 — KJV
“He that dasheth in pieces is come up before thy face: keep the munition, watch the way, make thy loins strong, fortify thy power mightily. He...: or, The disperser, or, hammer”
— Nahum 2:1 (KJV)
Nahum 2:1 in Context — About the Book of Nahum
Nahum announces the fall of Nineveh — the brutal Assyrian capital that had terrorized nations for generations. Its comfort is fierce: the Lord is slow to anger but will not leave the guilty unpunished, and He is a refuge in trouble for those who trust in Him.
Cross-References for Nahum 2:1
“Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan against the habitation of the strong: but I will suddenly make him run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me? appoint me...: or, convent me in judgment?”
Shares key themes with Nahum 2:1: come, before, way
“Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan unto the habitation of the strong: but I will make them suddenly run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me? appoint me...: or, convent me to plead?”
Shares key themes with Nahum 2:1: come, before, way
“The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.”
Shares key themes with Nahum 2:1: come, before, face
“But if thou wilt go, do it, be strong for the battle: God shall make thee fall before the enemy: for God hath power to help, and to cast down.”
Shares key themes with Nahum 2:1: before, make, strong
“For if ye turn again unto the LORD, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the LORD your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return unto him.”
Shares key themes with Nahum 2:1: come, before, face
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