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But with an overflowing flood, he will make a full end of her place, and will pursue his enemies into darkness.
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A Flood of Judgment
Commentators explain that the "overrunning flood" was both literal and metaphorical. Historians record that the Tigris river actually flooded and broke down Nineveh's walls, leading to its capture. This literal event also serves as a powerful image of the overwhelming invading armies and the unstoppable nature of God's judgment against His enemies.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But with an overrunning flood He will make an utter end of the place thereof – that is, of Nineveh. Although not yet named, except in the …
19th Century
Anglican
But. —Better, and. Jehovah protects His afflicted servants, and therefore He exterminates their oppressor.
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet continues with the same subject—that God can easily preserve His people, for He is armed with power sufficient to overcome the whole wo…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof Of Ninev…
About a hundred years before, at Jonah's preaching, the Ninevites repented and were spared; yet, soon after, they became worse than ever. Nineveh d…