Nahum the prophet prophesied
the LORD's destruction that was destined for the city of Nineveh.
Even though Nineveh was like a “pool of water” or
refreshment and relaxation, they would leave their respite and not
“look back” as they cried when destroyed. In chapter two
and verse nine of his prophesy, Nahum exhorted, “take the spoil
of silver” and “gold” where we read:
Take 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.
The
verse begins, “Take the spoil of silver, take the spoil of
gold:” Nahum began with the words, “Take the spoil”
or “plunder, seize and take away” “of silver” which
refers to “money, shekels or talents”, “take the spoil”
which means “plunder, seize and take away” “of gold”
or “precious metal, brilliance and splendor”. When the enemy
invades Nineveh, the “gold and silver” will be easy to
“plunder and seize”.
The
verse goes on to say, “for there is none end of
the store and glory out of all the pleasant
furniture.” Nahum added, “for there is none end”
which means “no extremity, border, outskirt and utmost part” “of
the store” or “arrangement, preparation, disposition or fixed
place” “and glory” which means “honor, abundance,
splendor, dignity and reputation” “out of all the pleasant”
which means “desirable, precious, beloved and goodly” “furniture”
or “articles, vessels, implement, utensils, apparatus and vessels”.
When we
meditate upon these words of Nahum, we see how the precious metals
and “desirable articles” were open prey for the conquerors of
Nineveh. Though they enjoyed their riches at one time, the people of
Nineveh were “spoiled” by their enemies. We must keep this
in mind as we “enjoy” and depend upon our “precious” things
and should we forsake the most valuable relationship, the one with
Jesus Christ as our Savior, we too will find nothing that is not
vulnerable and open to our enemy.
Next
time Nahum writes how Nineveh is “empty,
and void, and waste”,
so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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