Nahum 1:13-15
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
13 For now will I break his yoke from off you and will burst your bonds asunder.(A)
14 And the Lord has given a commandment concerning you [evil Assyrian counselor], that no more of your name shall be born nor shall your name be perpetuated. Out of the house of your gods I will cut off the graven and molten images; I will make [their temple] your tomb, for you are vile and despised.(B)
15 Behold! upon the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings [telling of the Assyrian’s death], who publishes peace! Celebrate your feasts, O Judah; perform your vows. For the wicked counselor [the king of Assyria] shall no more come against you or pass through your land; he is utterly cut off. (C) [Then the prophet Nahum sarcastically addresses his message to Nineveh:]
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