Charles Spurgeon Commentary Nahum 3:13-14

"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. Draw thee water for the siege; strengthen thy fortresses; go into the clay, and tread the mortar; make strong the brickkiln." — Nahum 3:13-14 (ASV)

The gates of your land shall be set wide open to your enemies: the fire shall devour your bars. Draw you waters for the siege,

The prophet challenges them to defend themselves.