1. Nahum 2:1–13 (ESV)
  2. Structure and outline

The structure of Nahum 2

Nahum 2:1–13 (ESV)

1 The scatterer has come up against you. Man the ramparts; watch the road; dress for battle; collect all your strength.

  • Battle cry as the Lord comes (Nahum 2:1)

  • The Lord restores his people ( Nahum 2:2)

  • The attackers approach Nineveh (Nahum 2:3–5)

  • The fall of Nineveh (Nahum 2:5–9)

  • Nineveh emptied (Nahum 2:10–12)

  • The Lord of hosts speaks against Nineveh (Nahum 2:13)

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