Nahum 3:2
New International Version
The crack of whips, the clatter of wheels, galloping horses and jolting chariots!

New Living Translation
Hear the crack of whips, the rumble of wheels! Horses’ hooves pound, and chariots clatter wildly.

English Standard Version
The crack of the whip, and rumble of the wheel, galloping horse and bounding chariot!

Berean Standard Bible
The crack of the whip, the rumble of the wheel, galloping horse and bounding chariot!

King James Bible
The noise of a whip, and the noise of the rattling of the wheels, and of the pransing horses, and of the jumping chariots.

New King James Version
The noise of a whip And the noise of rattling wheels, Of galloping horses, Of clattering chariots!

New American Standard Bible
The sound of the whip, The sound of the roar of the wheel, Galloping horses And bounding chariots!

NASB 1995
The noise of the whip, The noise of the rattling of the wheel, Galloping horses And bounding chariots!

NASB 1977
The noise of the whip, The noise of the rattling of the wheel, Galloping horses, And bounding chariots!

Legacy Standard Bible
The sound of the whip, And the sound of the rumbling of the wheel, Galloping horses, And bounding chariots!

Amplified Bible
The noise of the [cracking of the] whip, The noise of the rattling of the wheel, Galloping horses And rumbling and bounding chariots [in the assault of Nineveh]!

Christian Standard Bible
The crack of the whip and rumble of the wheel, galloping horse and jolting chariot!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The crack of the whip and rumble of the wheel, galloping horse and jolting chariot!

American Standard Version
The noise of the whip, and the noise of the rattling of wheels, and prancing horses, and bounding chariots,

Contemporary English Version
here is your fate--cracking whips, churning wheels; galloping horses, roaring chariots;

English Revised Version
The noise of the whip, and the noise of the rattling of wheels; and pransing horses, and jumping chariots;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The sound of the whip! The sound of rattling wheels! Horses gallop! Chariots bounce along!

Good News Translation
Listen! The crack of the whip, the rattle of wheels, the gallop of horses, the jolting of chariots!

International Standard Version
The crack of whips and the clamor of wheels! The galloping horses and the bounding chariots!

Majority Standard Bible
The crack of the whip, the rumble of the wheel, galloping horse and bounding chariot!

NET Bible
The chariot drivers will crack their whips; the chariot wheels will shake the ground; the chariot horses will gallop; the war chariots will bolt forward!

New Heart English Bible
The noise of the whip, the noise of the rattling of wheels, prancing horses, and bounding chariots,

Webster's Bible Translation
The noise of a whip, and the noise of the rattling of the wheels, and of the prancing horses, and of the bounding chariots.

World English Bible
The noise of the whip, the noise of the rattling of wheels, prancing horses, and bounding chariots,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The sound of a whip, "" And the sound of the rattling of a wheel, "" And of a prancing horse, and of a bounding chariot, "" Of a horseman mounting.

Young's Literal Translation
The sound of a whip, And the sound of the rattling of a wheel, And of a prancing horse, and of a bounding chariot, Of a horseman mounting.

Smith's Literal Translation
The voice of the whip and the voice of the shaking of the wheel, and the horse moving swiftly, and the chariot bounding.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The noise of the whip, and the noise of the rattling of the wheels, and of the neighing horse, and of the running chariot, and of the horsemen coming up,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the voice of the whip, and the voice of the turning wheels, and of the neighing horse, and the burning chariot, and the horsemen who ride,

New American Bible
The crack of the whip, the rumbling of wheels; Horses galloping, chariots bounding,

New Revised Standard Version
The crack of whip and rumble of wheel, galloping horse and bounding chariot!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The noise of the whip and the noise of rattling of the wheels and of the snorting of horses and of bounding chariots!

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The sound of the whip and the sound of shaking of wheels, the horse snorting and shaking chariots
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Hark! the whip, and hark! the rattling of the wheels; And prancing horses, and bounding chariots;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The noise of whips, and the noise of the rumbling of wheels, and of the pursuing horse, and of the bounding chariot,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Judgment Against Nineveh
1Woe to the city of blood, full of lies, full of plunder, never without prey. 2The crack of the whip, the rumble of the wheel, galloping horse and bounding chariot! 3Charging horseman, flashing sword, shining spear; heaps of slain, mounds of corpses, dead bodies without end—they stumble over their dead—…

Cross References
Jeremiah 47:3
at the sound of the galloping hooves of stallions, the rumbling of chariots, and the clatter of their wheels. The fathers will not turn back for their sons; their hands will hang limp.

Ezekiel 23:23-24
the Babylonians and all the Chaldeans, the men of Pekod, Shoa, and Koa, and all the Assyrians with them—all desirable young men, governors and commanders, officers and men of renown, mounted on horses. / They will come against you with a host of peoples, with weapons, chariots, and wagons. They will array themselves against you on every side with buckler and shield and helmet. I will delegate judgment to them, and they will punish you according to their own standards.

Isaiah 5:28
Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are strung. The hooves of their horses are like flint; their chariot wheels are like a whirlwind.

Isaiah 9:5
For every trampling boot of battle and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire.

Isaiah 22:7
Your choicest valleys are full of chariots, and horsemen are posted at the gates.

Jeremiah 4:13
Behold, he advances like the clouds, his chariots like the whirlwind. His horses are swifter than eagles. Woe to us, for we are ruined!

Jeremiah 6:23
They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Zion.”

Jeremiah 50:42
They grasp the bow and spear; they are cruel and merciless. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, lined up like men in formation against you, O Daughter of Babylon.

Ezekiel 26:10
His multitude of horses will cover you in their dust. When he enters your gates as an army entering a breached city, your walls will shake from the noise of cavalry, wagons, and chariots.

Habakkuk 1:8
Their horses are swifter than leopards, fiercer than wolves of the night. Their horsemen charge ahead, and their cavalry comes from afar. They fly like a vulture, swooping down to devour.

Zechariah 9:14
Then the LORD will appear over them, and His arrow will go forth like lightning. The Lord GOD will sound the ram’s horn and advance in the whirlwinds of the south.

Revelation 9:9
They also had breastplates like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was like the roar of many horses and chariots rushing into battle.

Revelation 18:22
And the sound of harpists and musicians, of flute players and trumpeters, will never ring out in you again. Nor will any craftsmen of any trade be found in you again, nor the sound of a millstone be heard in you again.

Matthew 24:6
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.

Luke 21:25
There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves.


Treasury of Scripture

The noise of a whip, and the noise of the rattling of the wheels, and of the prancing horses, and of the jumping chariots.

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Nahum 2:3,4
The shield of his mighty men is made red, the valiant men are in scarlet: the chariots shall be with flaming torches in the day of his preparation, and the fir trees shall be terribly shaken…

Judges 5:22
Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, the pransings of their mighty ones.

Job 39:22-25
He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted; neither turneth he back from the sword…

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Nahum 3
1. The destruction of Nineveh.














The crack of the whip
This phrase evokes the harsh and relentless nature of Assyrian oppression. The Hebrew word for "whip" (שׁוֹט, "shot") is often associated with punishment and control. Historically, the Assyrians were known for their brutal military tactics and their ability to instill fear in their enemies. The "crack" signifies the sudden and sharp nature of their attacks, a reminder of the swift judgment that God is pronouncing upon Nineveh. This imagery serves as a metaphor for divine retribution, emphasizing that just as the Assyrians once wielded power, they will now experience the same force against them.

The rumble of the wheel
The "rumble" suggests the overwhelming and unstoppable advance of the Assyrian chariots. In ancient warfare, the sound of chariot wheels was a harbinger of destruction. The Hebrew root for "wheel" (אוֹפַן, "ophan") can also imply a circular motion, symbolizing the cyclical nature of God's justice. Historically, the Assyrian army was renowned for its chariotry, which was a key component of their military dominance. This phrase underscores the impending doom that will come upon Nineveh, as the instruments of their power become the instruments of their downfall.

Galloping horse
The image of a "galloping horse" conveys speed and urgency. Horses were integral to the Assyrian military machine, representing strength and swiftness. The Hebrew word for "horse" (סוּס, "sus") is often used in the context of war and conquest. This phrase highlights the rapid approach of judgment, as God uses the very symbols of Assyrian might to bring about their end. It serves as a reminder that no earthly power can withstand the divine will.

Bounding chariot
The "bounding chariot" suggests a sense of chaos and impending disaster. Chariots were symbols of military prowess and were used to strike fear into the hearts of enemies. The Hebrew word for "chariot" (רֶכֶב, "rekeb") is frequently associated with warfare and victory. However, in this context, it signifies the reversal of fortune for Nineveh. The once-mighty chariots of Assyria are now depicted as instruments of their own destruction, illustrating the theme of divine justice and the futility of relying on human strength.

(2) The noise of . . .--Better, Hark to the whip, and hark to the rattling of the wheel, and the horse galloping, and the chariot bounding. The entry of the victorious besiegers is here described.

Verse 2. - The noise of a whip. The prophet describes the advance of the investing army. He hears the cracking of the whips of the charioteers, and the rattling of the wheels of the chariots, and the galloping horses, and the chariots bounding over the plain. Probably all the expressions in this verso refer to chariots and to horses yoked to them, which varied in number from one to three. The whip was a simple thong attached to a short handle. Comp. Virg., 'Georg.,' 3:106, etc. -

"... illi instant verbere torto
Et proni dant lora, volat vi fervidus axis;
Jamque humiles, jamque elati sublime videntur
Aera per vacuum ferri, atque adsurgere in auras."


Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The crack
ק֣וֹל (qō·wl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of the whip,
שׁ֔וֹט (šō·wṭ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7752: A scourge, whip

the rumble
וְק֖וֹל (wə·qō·wl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of the wheel,
אוֹפָ֑ן (’ō·w·p̄ān)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 212: A wheel

galloping
דֹּהֵ֔ר (dō·hêr)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1725: To curvet, move irregularly

horse
וְס֣וּס (wə·sūs)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird)

and bounding
מְרַקֵּדָֽה׃ (mə·raq·qê·ḏāh)
Verb - Piel - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 7540: To stamp, to spring about

chariot!
וּמֶרְכָּבָ֖ה (ū·mer·kā·ḇāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4818: A chariot


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