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The shield of his mighty men is made red. The valiant men are in scarlet. The chariots flash with steel in the day of his preparation, and the pine spears are brandished.
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A Picture of Terrifying Power
Commentators explain that Nahum 2:3 paints a vivid picture of the invading army sent to judge Nineveh. The red shields, scarlet uniforms, and flashing chariots were not just military details but were meant to inspire terror. Scholars like Barnes and Calvin note that this fearsome appearance was part of God's plan to overwhelm the pride of Assyria, showing the might of the force executing His judgment.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Army is arrayed against army; the armies, thus far, of God against the army of His enemy; all outside is order; all within, confusion. The assailin…
19th Century
Anglican
His mighty men. —That is, those of the besieger of Nahum 2:1.
Made red. —That is, with blood; not with ref…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet describes here how dreadful the Chaldeans would be when prepared against the Assyrians. He says, The shield of his brave men is mad…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The shield of his mighty men is made red The shields of the soldiers in the armies of the Babylonians and Medes, tho…
Nineveh shall not avert this judgment; there is no counsel or strength against the Lord. God looks upon proud cities, and brings them down. A parti…
