Nahum 3:13

Behold, thy people in the midst of thee are women: the gates of thy land shall be set wide open unto thine enemies: the fire shall devour thy bars.

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Other Translations for Nahum 3:13

BSB
Look at your troops-they are like your women! The gates of your land are wide open to your enemies; fire consumes their bars.
AKJV
Behold, your people in the middle of you are women: the gates of your land shall be set wide open to your enemies: the fire shall devour your bars.
CPDV
Behold, women are at the center of your people. The gates of your land will be opened wide for your enemies; fire will devour your bars.
ERV
Behold, thy people in the midst of thee are women; the gates of thy land are set wide open unto thine enemies: the fire hath devoured thy bars.
NHEB
Look, your troops in your midst are women. The gates of your land are set wide open to your enemies. The fire has devoured your bars.
SMT
Behold, thy people women in the midst of thee: the gates of thy land being opened were opened to thine enemies: a fire devoured thy bars.

Commentary for Nahum 3:13

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Overview of Nahum 3:13
Summary
Population weakened, gates open, defenses consumed
Place
Nineveh
Event
City's defenses fail
Estimated Time Period
c. 610 BC
Category
Prophecy