Nahum 3: Woe to the Bloodstained City

Nahum pronounces woe on Nineveh for its violence, lies, plunder and sorcery, and the LORD declares He will put it to shame. Like mighty Thebes it will fall, its fortresses and officials will fail, and the nations will rejoice over the incurable wound of the cruel king of Assyria.

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Why does Nahum ask Nineveh whether it is better than Thebes?

Thebes had repented and been spared, so Nineveh could be tooThebes had never been conquered, so Nineveh need not fearThebes was Nineveh's ally and would send troops to save itThebes was strong and well allied, yet it still went captive