Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And he will stretch out his hand against the north, and destroy Assyria; and will make Nineveh a desolation, and dry like a wilderness.

Bible References

He will

Psalm 83:8
Even Assyria has joined them;
they lend support to the sons of Lot.Selah
Isaiah 10:12
But when the Lord finishes all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for his arrogant acts and the proud look in his eyes.”
Isaiah 11:11
On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover—from Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and the coasts and islands of the west—the remnant of His people who survive.
Ezekiel 31:3
Think of Assyria, a cedar in Lebanon,
with beautiful branches and shady foliage
and of lofty height.
Its top was among the clouds.

Will make

Nahum 1:1
The oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
Nahum 2:10
Desolation, decimation, devastation!
Hearts melt,
knees tremble,
loins shake,
every face grows pale!
Nahum 3:7
Then all who see you will recoil from you, saying,
“Nineveh is devastated;
who will show sympathy to her?”
Where can I find anyone to comfort you?
Zechariah 10:10
I will bring them back from the land of Egypt
and gather them from Assyria.
I will bring them to the land of Gilead
and to Lebanon,
but it will not be enough for them.

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