Thou also shalt be drunken: thou shalt be hid, thou also shalt seek strength because of the enemy.
You're going to be completely overwhelmed too, stumbling around like you're wasted, trying to hide from what's coming. You'll be desperately searching for backup when your enemies show up.
When judgment comes, even the mighty will be left scrambling for help with nowhere to hide.
📚 Historical Context
Nahum was a prophet in the 7th century BC who delivered God's message of judgment against Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, which had brutally conquered and oppressed many nations, including Israel. This verse uses vivid imagery to describe Nineveh's downfall, portraying the city as becoming drunk with defeat, hiding in shame, and desperately seeking help against its enemies as a consequence of its wickedness. The prophecy was ultimately fulfilled when Nineveh was destroyed by the Babylonians in 612 BC.
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