KJV ORIGINAL
The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD is good, a safe fortress when trouble comes; and he knows those who trust in him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is declaring that He is both good and a place of safety during hard times, and He personally knows and cares for those who put their trust in Him.
📚 Historical Context
The prophet Nahum wrote this around 663-612 BC, during a time when the Assyrian Empire was terrorizing nations, including Israel and Judah. While much of Nahum's prophecy concerns God's judgment on Nineveh (Assyria's capital), this verse offers comfort to God's people who were suffering under Assyrian oppression. It reminded them that despite the surrounding chaos and violence, God remained their reliable refuge.
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