11 From that land he went to Assyria,(A) where he built Nineveh,(B) Rehoboth Ir,[a] Calah

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  1. Genesis 10:11 Or Nineveh with its city squares

11 Out of that land went forth Asshur, and builded Nineveh, and the city Rehoboth, and Calah,

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11 From that land he went (A)to Assyria and built Nineveh, Rehoboth Ir, Calah,

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18 Therefore this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says:

“I will punish the king of Babylon and his land
    as I punished the king(A) of Assyria.(B)

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18 Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will punish the king of Babylon and his land, as I have punished the king of Assyria.

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18 Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel:

“Behold, I will punish the king of Babylon and his land,
As I have punished the king of (A)Assyria.

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Nineveh is like a pool
    whose water is draining away.
“Stop! Stop!” they cry,
    but no one turns back.

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But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, shall they cry; but none shall look back.

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Though Nineveh of old was like a pool of water,
Now they flee away.
[a]“Halt! Halt!” they cry;
But no one turns back.

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  1. Nahum 2:8 Lit. Stand

All who see you will flee(A) from you and say,
    ‘Nineveh(B) is in ruins(C)—who will mourn for her?’(D)
    Where can I find anyone to comfort(E) you?”

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And it shall come to pass, that all they that look upon thee shall flee from thee, and say, Nineveh is laid waste: who will bemoan her? whence shall I seek comforters for thee?

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It shall come to pass that all who look upon you
(A)Will flee from you, and say,
(B)‘Nineveh is laid waste!
(C)Who will bemoan her?’
Where shall I seek comforters for you?”

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