Nahum 2:3
The shields of his mighty men are red;
What it says
The attackers appear in red shields and scarlet uniforms with flashing weapons.
What it is doing
This verse begins the battle vision in vivid visual detail.
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,”