Nahum 2:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nahum 2:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nahum 2:11 is a verse from the book of Nahum in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Where is the dwelling of the lions, and the feedingplace of the young lions, where the lion, even the old lion, walked, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nahum 2:11 — KJV
“Where is the dwelling of the lions, and the feedingplace of the young lions, where the lion, even the old lion, walked, and the lion's whelp, and none made them afraid?”
— Nahum 2:11 (KJV)
Nahum 2:11 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 2:11
“Their roaring shall be like a lion, they shall roar like young lions: yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and shall carry it away safe, and none shall deliver it.”
Shares key themes with Nahum 2:11: lions, young, lion
“With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?”
Shares key themes with Nahum 2:11: where, even, old
“Wherefore they spake to the king of Assyria, saying, The nations which thou hast removed, and placed in the cities of Samaria, know not the manner of the God of the land: therefore he hath sent lions among them, and, behold, they slay them, because they know not the manner of the God of the land.”
Shares key themes with Nahum 2:11: where, lions, lion
“And when they had finished it, they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada, whereof were made vessels for the house of the LORD, even vessels to minister, and to offer withal, and spoons, and vessels of gold and silver. And they offered burnt offerings in the house of the LORD continually all the days of Jehoiada. to offer...: or, pestils”
Shares key themes with Nahum 2:11: where, even, old
“And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion. young: Heb. few of days durst...: Heb. feared”
Shares key themes with Nahum 2:11: where, young, old
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