Nahum 3:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Shall flee from thee. — As in the case of the destruction of Korah, men flee from the stricken city lest they share her punishment. Nor is she an object of compassion whose cruelties have been as extensive as her empire. Hers is the fate of the fallen tyrant — left to

.......... “vainly groan.

With pangs unfelt before, unpitied and alone.”

Nahum 3:7

7 And it shall come to pass, that all they that look upon thee shall flee from thee, and say, Nineveh is laid waste: who will bemoan her? whence shall I seek comforters for thee?