Nahum 3:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nahum 3:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nahum 3:18 is a verse from the book of Nahum in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thy shepherds slumber, O king of Assyria: thy nobles shall dwell in the dust: thy people is scattered upon the mountains..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nahum 3:18 — KJV
“Thy shepherds slumber, O king of Assyria: thy nobles shall dwell in the dust: thy people is scattered upon the mountains, and no man gathereth them. nobles: or, valiant ones”
— Nahum 3:18 (KJV)
Nahum 3:18 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 3:18
“Israel is a scattered sheep; the lions have driven him away: first the king of Assyria hath devoured him; and last this Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath broken his bones.”
Shares key themes with Nahum 3:18: king, assyria, scattered
“And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not thy hand from thy servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.”
Shares key themes with Nahum 3:18: king, dwell, mountains
“And David said to Abner, Art not thou a valiant man? and who is like to thee in Israel? wherefore then hast thou not kept thy lord the king? for there came one of the people in to destroy the king thy lord.”
Shares key themes with Nahum 3:18: king, people, valiant
“And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.”
Shares key themes with Nahum 3:18: king, people, ones
“Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast it out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king. retired: Heb. were scattered”
Shares key themes with Nahum 3:18: king, people, scattered
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