Nahum 2:1-7

1An enemy is coming to attack you, people of Nineveh. Watch carefully from the city's walls! Prepare your army to protect the city. Watch the road. Get ready to fight with all your strength!

2Your soldiers have destroyed the great nations of Israel and Jacob. They have destroyed their fields and their vineyards. But, the Lord will make Israel and Jacob great again.

3Strong soldiers are coming to attack Nineveh! They have red shields and bright red clothes. The soldiers wave their spears in the air. The metal on their chariots shines brightly.

4When the soldiers are ready for war they move quickly through the streets. Their chariots move very fast, like lightning in the sky.

5The army leader chooses his best soldiers to go forward. They almost fall as they run! They hurry to the city wall and they prepare to attack.

6They open the river gates and the water rushes into the city. It destroys the palace.

7Nineveh's people must be led away to another country. They are ashamed. Her female slaves cry like doves and they hit themselves.