Nahum 2:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nahum 2:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nahum 2:3 is a verse from the book of Nahum in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The shield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men are in scarlet: the chariots shall be with flaming torches in ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nahum 2:3 — KJV
“The shield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men are in scarlet: the chariots shall be with flaming torches in the day of his preparation, and the fir trees shall be terribly shaken. in scarlet: or, dyed scarlet flaming: or, fiery”
— Nahum 2:3 (KJV)
Nahum 2:3 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 2:3
“And Elam bare the quiver with chariots of men and horsemen, and Kir uncovered the shield. uncovered: Heb. made naked”
Shares key themes with Nahum 2:3: shield, men, made
“Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Nahum 2:3: men, made, day
“After this manner ye shall offer daily, throughout the seven days, the meat of the sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: it shall be offered beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.”
Shares key themes with Nahum 2:3: made, red, day
“And what he did unto the army of Egypt, unto their horses, and to their chariots; how he made the water of the Red sea to overflow them as they pursued after you, and how the LORD hath destroyed them unto this day;”
Shares key themes with Nahum 2:3: made, red, chariots
“And he divided the three hundred men into three companies, and he put a trumpet in every man's hand, with empty pitchers, and lamps within the pitchers. a trumpet...: Heb. trumpets in the hand of all of them lamps: or, firebrands, or, torches”
Shares key themes with Nahum 2:3: men, red, torches
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