488 B

Raw Blame History

The one who scatters

"The one who will destroy you"

is coming up against you

"is preparing to attack you"

Guard the city wall, watch the road, strengthen your loins, pull together all your strength

Nahum speaks to the people of Nineveh. He tells them to prepare for battle although he knows that the enemy will destroy the city.

strengthen your loins

"make yourselves strong" or "prepare for battle"

pull together all your strength

"prepare yourselves for battle"