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Atomic Bible
Nahum 2:8
Nineveh has been like a pool of water
from The Overthrow of Nineveh, Nahum 2:1-13
What it says

Nineveh, once like a full pool, now drains away as its people flee.

What it is doing

This verse captures the city's sudden unraveling.

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,”