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Atomic Bible
Nahum 2:11
Where is the lions’ lair
from The Overthrow of Nineveh, Nahum 2:1-13
What it says

A taunt asks where the lions' den now is.

What it is doing

This verse begins the mockery of Nineveh's predatory self-image.

In context

1One who scatters advances 2For the LORD will restore the splendor of Jacob 3The shields of his mighty men are red; 4The chariots dash through the streets; 5He summons his nobles; 6The river gates are thrown open 7It is decreed that the city be exiled 8Nineveh has been like a pool of water 9“Plunder the silver! 10She is emptied! 11Where is the lions’ lair 12The lion mauled enough for its cubs 13“Behold, I am against you,”