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Nahum, 2

1. To Judah See on the mountains the feet of the herald! 'Peace!' he proclaims. Judah, celebrate your feasts, carry out your vows, for Belial will never pass through you again; he has been utterly destroyed.

1. Seht auf den Bergen die Schritte des Freudenboten! / Er verkündet Frieden! Juda, feiere deine Feste, / erfülle deine Gelübde! Denn der Unheilstifter durchstreift dein Land nicht mehr; / er ist völlig vernichtet.

2. The destroyer has advanced on you, guarding the siege-works, watching the road, bracing himself, mustering great strength!

2. Ein Mann zieht hinauf gegen dich, / der dich zerschmettern wird. Halt Wache! / Beobachte die Wege! Mach deine Hüften stark! / Rüste dich mit Macht und Kraft!

3. (For Yahweh has restored the vine of Jacob, yes, the vine of Israel, although the plunderers had plundered them, although they had snapped off their vine-shoots!)

3. Wahrhaftig, der Herr / stellt die Pracht Jakobs wieder her / wie die Pracht Israels; denn Verwüster haben sie verwüstet / und ihre jungen Pflanzen vernichtet.

4. The shields of his fighting men show red, his warriors are dressed in scarlet; the metal of the chariots sparkles as he prepares for battle; the horsemen are impatient for action;

4. Rot leuchtet der Schild seiner Helden. / Seine Krieger sind in Scharlach gekleidet. Wie funkelnder Stahl glänzen die Wagen / am Tag, an dem er sie aufbietet, / und die Speere wiegen sich.

5. the chariots storm through the streets, jostling one another in the squares; they look like blazing flames, like lightning they dash to and fro.

5. Durch die Gassen rasen die Kriegswagen, / sie stürmen über die Plätze. Ihr Anblick gleicht Fackeln, / wie Blitze jagen sie daher.

6. His captains are called out; stumbling as they go, they speed towards the wall, and the mantelet is put in position.

6. Er denkt an seine Mächtigen; / sie aber straucheln beim Ansturm. Sie eilen zur Stadtmauer; / doch unbeweglich steht die Sperre.

7. The sluices of the River are opened, and the palace melts in terror.

7. Die Flusstore sind geöffnet, / schon wankt der Palast.

8. Beauty is taken captive, carried away, her slave-girls moaning like doves

8. Die Königin wird zur Schau gestellt, / wird entblößt, wird weggeführt; ihre Mägde jammern wie gurrende Tauben / und schlagen sich an die Brust.

9. and beating their breasts. Nineveh is like a lake, whose waters are draining away. 'Stop! Stop!' But no one turns back.

9. Ninive ist wie ein voller Teich, / dessen Wasser davonfließt. Halt! Halt! (ruft man), / doch keiner wendet sich um.

10. 'Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold!' There is no end to the treasure, a mass of everything you could desire!

10. Plündert das Silber, plündert das Gold! / Kostbarkeiten ohne Ende! Welche Pracht aller Art / an bezaubernden Schätzen!

11. Ravaged, wrecked, ruined! Heart fails and knees give way, anguish is in the loins of all, and every face grows pale!

11. Alles leer, entleert, verheert; / das Herz verzagt. Es wanken die Knie, / ein Zittern in allen Hüften, / alle Gesichter glühen rot.

12. Where is the lions' den now, the cave of the lion's whelps, where the lion and lioness walked with their cubs and no one molested them,

12. Wo ist jetzt das Versteck der Löwen, / der Tummelplatz der jungen Löwen, wohin der Löwe geht, um sich zu verbergen, / wo der junge Löwe bleibt, / ohne dass jemand ihn aufschreckt?

13. where the lion would tear up food for his whelps and strangle the kill for his mates, where he filled his caverns with prey and his lairs with spoil?

13. Reichen Raub machte der Löwe für seine Jungen. / Er würgte für seine Löwinnen. Mit Raub füllte er seine Höhlen, / seine Verstecke mit Raubgut.

14. Look, I am against you!- declares Yahweh Sabaoth- I shall send your chariots up in smoke, and the sword will devour your whelps; I shall cut short your depredations on earth, and the voices of your envoys will be heard no more.

14. Nun gehe ich gegen dich vor / - Spruch des Herrn der Heere. Ich lasse deine Wagen in Rauch aufgehen, / deine jungen Löwen frisst das Schwert. Ich mache deinem Rauben auf der Erde ein Ende, / nie mehr hört man den Ruf deiner Boten.



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Notes de bas de page:

2:1-2 - Nahum describes the impending destruction of Nineveh, with the promise that Israel's enemies will be defeated. The once-dominant city will be invaded and plundered, fulfilling God's justice (see also Jeremiah 50:29 and Revelation 18:8-10).

2:3-5 - The destruction of Nineveh is detailed, with descriptions of its military forces being defeated. The fall of a mighty empire is a reminder that no human power can resist God's will (see also Isaiah 37:36-38 and Revelation 17:14).

2:6-10 - The city of Nineveh will be invaded, and its inhabitants will be seized with panic and despair. The looting and destruction are details of God's punishment against those who have committed evil. The verse emphasizes the relentlessness of divine justice (see also Amos 5:24 and Matthew 7:13-14).

2:11-13 - The end of Nineveh is vividly portrayed, showing the city's complete collapse. The prophet describes Nineveh as a hunted beast, a metaphor that shows the impending destruction of a wicked city (see also Jeremiah 50:42 and Revelation 18:21-24).

2:14-15 - Nahum concludes the chapter with a statement about Nineveh's fate, with its gods rendered useless in the face of destruction. The inability of the pagan deities to save the city highlights the futility of idolatry (see also Isaiah 46:5-7 and 1 Corinthians 8:4-6).

Versets liés à Nahum, 2:

Naum chapter 2 vividly describes the fall of Nineveh. How does God execute His judgment on this mighty city? This dynamic text depicts the attack on the Assyrian capital with images of war, panic, and pillage. Nahum reveals God's sovereignty over the nations and His determination to avenge His people. The chapter contrasts Nineveh's ancient glory with its imminent destruction. Consider with us five biblical passages that resonate with themes of divine retribution in this graphic chapter.

Isaiah 10:12: "Therefore it will come to pass, when the Lord has finished all his work on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, that he will punish the arrogance of the heart of the king of Assyria and the pomp of the haughty eyes of his eyes." - This verse from Isaiah aligns with Nahum's prophecy against Nineveh (capital of Assyria) in Nahum 2, showing the consistency of the prophetic message.

Jeremiah 51:30: "The mighty men of Babylon ceased to fight, they remained in the fortresses, their strength failed, they became like women; Their dwellings were set on fire, their bars were broken." - This description of the fall of Babylon in Jeremiah uses language similar to that of Nahum 2:1-10, which describes the fall of Nineveh.

Ezekiel 32:22-23: "There is Assur with all his multitude; around him are his tombs; they are all killed, slaughtered with the sword. His tombs were placed in the depths of the pit, and his multitude was around his tomb; they are all slain, slaughtered with the sword, those who had caused terror in the land of the living." - This passage from Ezekiel talks about the fall of Assyria, complementing Nahum's prophecy about the destruction of Nineveh in Nahum 2.

Zephaniah 2:13-15: "And he will stretch out his hand against the north, and will destroy Assyria; and he will make Nineveh a desolation, a dry land like the desert. And the flocks, all the animals of the people, will lie down in the midst of it; and the pelican and the hedgehog will lodge in their capitals; your singing will be heard in the windows; desolation will be at the threshold, when the cedar has been uprooted. This is the happy and careless city, which said in its heart: I am, and there is none other than me! How it became a desolation, a den of wild beasts! Everyone who passes by will whistle and wave their hand." - This prophecy of Zephaniah about the destruction of Nineveh complements and reinforces the message of Nahum 2.

Revelation 18:2: "And he cried out with a loud voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the haunt of every unclean spirit, and the haunt of every unclean and hateful bird." - Although referring to Babylon, this passage uses language similar to that in Nahum 2 to describe the fall of a great city, reflecting a recurring theme in biblical prophecy.

FAQ:

What does Nahum 2 say about the fall of Nineveh?

Nahum 2 describes in detail the fall of Nineveh, with its walls destroyed and its city sacked. It prophesies that the city will be invaded and its inhabitants defeated. (Nahum 2:1-2)

How does Nahum describe the destruction of Nineveh in chapter 2?

In chapter 2, Nahum describes the impending destruction of Nineveh with vivid imagery of destruction. The city will be overrun by invaders, and its power will be broken. (Nahum 2:3-10)

What can the inhabitants of Nineveh learn from chapter 2?

Chapter 2 teaches that although Nineveh was once powerful, arrogance and wickedness result in destruction. God executes His judgment impartially. (Nahum 2:6-8)

What does Nahum's prophecy about the end of Nineveh mean?

Nahum's prophecy is a clear warning that the empire of Nineveh, a symbol of oppression and cruelty, will be overthrown. This reflects God's justice against wickedness. (Nahum 2:13)

What is the main message of Nahum 2 about God's sovereignty?

The central message is that regardless of a nation's power, God has absolute control over history and can overthrow powerful empires to accomplish His plan. (Nahum 2:13)


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