6The gates of the rivers are opened, and the temple is thrown down to the ground.


In Context

3 The shield of his mighty men is like fire, the men of the army are clad in scarlet, the reins of the chariot are flaming in the day of his preparation, and the drivers are stupefied.

4 They are in confusion in the ways, the chariots jostle one against another in the streets: their looks are like torches, like lightning running to and fro.

5 He will muster up his valiant men, they shall stumble in their march: they shall quickly get upon the walls thereof: and a covering shall be prepared.

6 The gates of the rivers are opened, and the temple is thrown down to the ground.

7 And the soldier is led away captive: and her bondwomen were led away mourning as doves, murmuring in their hearts.

8 And as for Ninive, her waters are like a great pool, but the men flee away. They cry: Stand, stand, but there is none that will return back.

Nahum 2:6 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:6The gates of the rivers shall be opened, and the palace shall be dissolved.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

2:6The river gates are thrown open and the palace collapses.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:6The gates of the rivers are opened, and the palace is dissolved.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:6The gates of the rivers are opened, and the palace melteth away.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:6The gates of the rivers are opened, and the palace is dissolved.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:6The gates of the rivers shall be opened, and the palace shall be dissolved.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:6The gates of the rivers are opened, and the palace is dissolved.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:6Gates of the rivers have been opened, And the palace is dissolved.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:6The gates of the rivers shall be opened, and the palace shall be dissolved.