Nahum (4) The Coming Judgment Of Nineveh (1)
Ronald Hanko provides exegetical commentary on Nahum 1:8-14, focusing on the prophet's description of God's coming judgment against Nineveh through vivid imagery of flood and fire. The exposition demonstrates careful attention to the text's historical context and connection to Isaiah's prophecies, illustrating how Nahum's judgment oracle functions within the broader prophetic witness of Scripture.
8But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies. 9What do ye imagine against the Lord? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time. 10For while they be folden together as thorns, and while they are drunken as drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry. 11There is one come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the Lord, a wicked counsellor. 12Thus saith the Lord; Though they be quiet,...
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