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Nahum 2:7 · KJV

"And Huzzab shall be led away captive, she shall be brought up, and her maids shall lead her as with the voice of doves, tabering upon their breasts."

King James Version

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Passage Context

5He shall recount his worthies: they shall stumble in their walk; they shall make haste to the wall thereof, and the defence shall be prepared.
6The gates of the rivers shall be opened, and the palace shall be dissolved.
7And Huzzab shall be led away captive, she shall be brought up, and her maids shall lead her as with the voice of doves, tabering upon their breasts.
8But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, shall they cry; but none shall look back.
9Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold: for there is none end of the store and glory out of all the pleasant furniture.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does captivity mean to you in a personal context?

2

How do you respond to the idea of being led away from comfort?

3

When have you felt a loss of dignity or respect?

Life Application

relationships

Consider how you can support those who are feeling trapped or humiliated in their circumstances.

identity

Reflect on your identity in Christ and how it remains intact despite external circumstances.

Places in This Verse

Nineveh(Mosul, Iraq today)

Nineveh was the capital of the Assyrian Empire, notorious for its violent conquests and eventual downfall as prophesied by Nahum.

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