SCRIPTURE: NAHUM 2
NINEVEH TO FALL (vs.1-13)
The Lord will restore the kingdom of Jacob and Nineveh will fall like a pool without water. All their silver, gold, wealth and treasures will be pillaged, plundered and stripped. God will burn up their chariots in sword and the sword will devour the young ones.
THOUGHTS:
Assyria was identified with the lion but they could no longer devour. They could no longer roam, roar or kill because Judah will be restored. They will enjoy the blessings of God.
In 72 BC, Assyria had plundered and crushed the Norther Kingdom (Israel) and deported its people. They also attacked the Southern Kingdom and forced them to pay tribute. But in 612 BC, they were attacked by the combined armies of Babylon and Medes.
The Assyrians took the food of innocent people to enjoy their luxurious standard of living. Depriving innocent people to support their extravagance is a sin that angers God. As Christian, we must stand firm against this evil practice.