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Nahum 2:7

Judgment

5 He summons his nobles; they stumble as they advance. They race to its wall; the protective shield is set in place.

6 The river gates are thrown open and the palace collapses.

It is decreed that the city be exiled and carried away; her maidservants moan like doves, and beat upon their breasts.

8 Nineveh has been like a pool of water throughout her days, but now it is draining away. “Stop! Stop!” they cry, but no one turns back.

9 “Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold!” There is no end to the treasure, an abundance of every precious thing.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
It is decreed that the city be exiled and carried away; her maidservants moan like doves, and beat upon their breasts.
KJV
And Huzzab shall be led away captive, she shall be brought up, and her maids shall lead her as with the voice of doves, tabering upon their breasts.
WEB
It is decreed: she is uncovered, she is carried away; and her servants moan as with the voice of doves, beating on their breasts.
ASV
And it is decreed: she is uncovered, she is carried away; and her handmaids moan as with the voice of doves, beating upon their breasts.
DARBY
And it is decreed: she shall be uncovered, she shall be led away, and her maids shall moan as with the voice of doves, drumming upon their breasts.
BLB
And it is established: She shall be ncovered [and] brought up, and her maidservants will be moaning as the voice of doves, beating on their breasts.
ÅB
Og det står fast: Hun[^1] blir avkledd, ført bort, og hennes piker kurrer som duer[^2] og slår seg for sitt bryst.
OTB
Det er bestemt:
Hun er blitt avkledd, hun er blitt bortført,
Og hennes slavekvinner stønner som lyden av duer,
Slår seg for brystet.
B1930
Og det står fast: Hun blir avklædd, ført bort, og hennes piker kurrer som duer og slår sig for sitt bryst. / < Ninive fremstilt som en kvinne.> / < ESK 7, 16.>

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Cross references

  • Isaiah 59:11

    We all growl like bears and moan like doves. We hope for justice, but find none, for salvation, but it is far from us.

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  • Isaiah 38:14

    I chirp like a swallow or crane; I moan like a dove. My eyes grow weak as I look upward. O Lord, I am oppressed; be my security.”

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  • Isaiah 32:12

    Beat your breasts for the pleasant fields, for the fruitful vines,

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  • Luke 23:27

    A great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him.

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  • Luke 23:48

    And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts.

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