Nahum 2:8

But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, shall they cry; but none shall look back.

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Other Translations for Nahum 2:8

BSB
Nineveh has been like a pool of water throughout her days, but now it is draining away. "Stop! Stop!" they cry, but no one turns back.
AKJV
But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, shall they cry; but none shall look back.
CPDV
And Nineveh, her waters are like a fish pond. Yet truly, they have fled away: "Stand, stand!" But there is no one who will turn back.
ERV
But Nineveh hath been from of old like a pool of water: yet they flee away; Stand, stand, they cry; but none looketh back.
NHEB
But Nineveh has been from of old like a pool of water, yet they flee away. "Stop. Stop." they cry, but no one looks back.
SMT
And Nineveh it is as a pool of water from the days, and they fleeing, stood: they stood, and none looking back.

Commentary for Nahum 2:8

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Overview of Nahum 2:8
Summary
Populace flees in desperate panic
Place
Nineveh
Event
City abandonment described
Estimated Time Period
c. 650 BC
Category
Narrative