Nahum 2:5

He shall recount his worthies: they shall stumble in their walk; they shall make haste to the wall thereof, and the defence shall be prepared.

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Other Translations for Nahum 2:5

BSB
He summons his nobles; they stumble as they advance. They race to its wall; the protective shield is set in place.
AKJV
He shall recount his worthies: they shall stumble in their walk; they shall make haste to the wall thereof, and the defense shall be prepared.
CPDV
He will call to mind his strong ones; they will destroy along their journey. They will quickly ascend its walls, and a shelter will be prepared.
ERV
He remembereth his worthies: they stumble in their march; they make haste to the wall thereof, and the mantelet is prepared.
NHEB
He summons his picked troops. They stumble on their way. They dash to its wall, and the protective shield is put in place.
SMT
He shall make mention of his chiefs: they shall be weak in their goings; they shall hasten to her wall, and the covering was prepared.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nahum 2:5

HeshallrecountH2142VerbhisworthiesH117AdjectivetheyshallstumbleH3782VerbintheirwalkH1979Noun FemininetheyshallmakehasteH4116VerbtothewallH2346Noun FemininethereofandthedefenceH5526VerbshallbepreparedH3559Verb

Commentary for Nahum 2:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Nahum 2:5
Summary
Leaders stumble attempting last defense
Place
Nineveh
Event
Defense failure described
Estimated Time Period
c. 650 BC
Category
Narrative