Nahum 1:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

But he's going to wipe that place completely off the map with a devastating flood, and his enemies will be running scared in total darkness.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When God brings judgment, it's thorough and there's nowhere to hide.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The prophet Nahum wrote this book to the people of Judah in the late 7th century BCE. It was written to announce the impending destruction of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, offering hope to Judah from their oppressor.

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