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He cares for those who trust in him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/nahum/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/nahum/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/nahum/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/nahum/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The LORD <i>is</i> good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/nahum/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The LORD <i>is</i> good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/nahum/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/nahum/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/nahum/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/nahum/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh is good, A strong defense in the day of distress, And He knows those who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/nahum/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good, A strength <i>and</i> stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows [He recognizes, cares for, and understands fully] those who take refuge <i>and</i> trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/nahum/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a stronghold in a day of distress; he cares for those who take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/nahum/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a stronghold in a day of distress; He cares for those who take refuge in Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/nahum/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/nahum/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD is good. He protects those who trust him in times of trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/nahum/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that put their trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/nahum/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is good. [He is] a fortress in the day of trouble. He knows those who seek shelter in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/nahum/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is good; he protects his people in times of trouble; he takes care of those who turn to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/nahum/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD is good— a refuge in troubled times. He knows those who are confiding in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/nahum/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/nahum/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good--indeed, he is a fortress in time of distress, and he protects those who seek refuge in him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/nahum/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/nahum/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/nahum/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/nahum/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Good [is] YHWH for a strong place in a day of distress. And He knows those trusting in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/nahum/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Good is Jehovah for a strong place in a day of distress. And He knoweth those trusting in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/nahum/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah is good for a fortress in the day of straits; and he knew those trusting in him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/nahum/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord is good and giveth strength in the day of trouble: and knoweth them that hope in him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/nahum/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The Lord is good, and a comforter in the day of tribulation, and he knows those who hope in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/nahum/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for him, a refuge on the day of distress, Taking care of those who look to him for protection, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/nahum/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a stronghold in a day of trouble; he protects those who take refuge in him,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/nahum/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a great help in the day of trouble; and he knows those who trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/nahum/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Good is LORD JEHOVAH to help in the day of trouble, and he knows those who trust upon him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/nahum/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knoweth them that take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/nahum/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord is good to them that wait on him in the day of affliction; and he knows them that reverence him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/nahum/1-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1vC_xxtlDxA?start=69" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/nahum/1.htm">The Oracle of Nineveh</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">is good,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4581.htm" title="4581: lə·mā·‘ō·wz (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- (also mauwz); or mahoz (also ma, uz; from azaz; a fortified place; figuratively, a defence.">a stronghold</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/6869.htm" title="6869: ṣā·rāh (N-fs) -- Tightness, a female rival. Feminine of tsar; tightness; transitively, a female rival.">of distress;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: wə·yō·ḏê·a‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">He cares for</a> <a href="/hebrew/2620.htm" title="2620: ḥō·sê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To seek refuge. A primitive root; to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in.">those who trust</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">in Him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>But with an overwhelming flood He will make an end of Nineveh and pursue His enemies into darkness.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-9.htm">Psalm 9:9-10</a></span><br />The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. / Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a></span><br />The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3-4</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-39.htm">Psalm 37:39-40</a></span><br />The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. / The LORD helps and delivers them; He rescues and saves them from the wicked, because they take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1-2</a></span><br />He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-8.htm">Psalm 62:8</a></span><br />Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a></span><br />Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7-8</a></span><br />But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1-2</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever. / As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-31.htm">2 Samuel 22:31</a></span><br />As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a></span><br />Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knows them that trust in him.</p><p class="hdg">Lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm">1 Chronicles 16:34</a></b></br> O give thanks unto the LORD; for <i>he is</i> good; for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11</a></b></br> And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because <i>he is</i> good, for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8</a></b></br> Good and upright <i>is</i> the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.</p><p class="hdg">strong hold.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, <i>A Psalm</i> of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day <i>that</i> the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Psalm 27:5</a></b></br> For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-6.htm">Psalm 62:6-8</a></b></br> He only <i>is</i> my rock and my salvation: <i>he is</i> my defence; I shall not be moved… </p><p class="hdg">in the.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">Psalm 20:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-15.htm">Psalm 50:15</a></b></br> And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">Psalm 59:16</a></b></br> But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble.</p><p class="hdg">and he.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Psalm 1:6</a></b></br> For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/7-23.htm">Matthew 7:23</a></b></br> And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27</a></b></br> My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:</p><p class="hdg">that.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/5-20.htm">1 Chronicles 5:20</a></b></br> And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that <i>were</i> with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/16-8.htm">2 Chronicles 16:8,9</a></b></br> Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, he delivered them into thine hand… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/32-8.htm">2 Chronicles 32:8,11,21</a></b></br> With him <i>is</i> an arm of flesh; but with us <i>is</i> the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/34-12.htm">Cares</a> <a href="/micah/7-10.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/jonah/2-2.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/micah/7-20.htm">Good</a> <a href="/micah/6-14.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/amos/2-14.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/micah/7-14.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/micah/6-2.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/micah/4-8.htm">Stronghold</a> <a href="/micah/7-20.htm">Times</a> <a href="/micah/7-4.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/micah/7-5.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-7.htm">Trusting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/10-3.htm">Cares</a> <a href="/nahum/2-5.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/nahum/1-9.htm">Distress</a> <a href="/nahum/1-15.htm">Good</a> <a href="/nahum/3-14.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/nahum/3-11.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/nahum/3-11.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/nahum/1-12.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/nahum/3-11.htm">Stronghold</a> <a href="/matthew/5-21.htm">Times</a> <a href="/nahum/1-9.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-2.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/mark/10-24.htm">Trusting</a><div class="vheading2">Nahum 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/nahum/1-1.htm">The majesty of God in goodness to his people, and severity against his enemies.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nahum/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nahum/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nahum/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The LORD is good</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the inherent goodness of God, a central theme throughout the Bible. The goodness of the LORD is a foundational attribute, seen in His creation (<a href="/genesis/1-31.htm">Genesis 1:31</a>) and His dealings with humanity. In the context of Nahum, this declaration contrasts with the judgment pronounced on Nineveh, highlighting that God's actions are rooted in His righteous nature. The goodness of God is also a source of comfort and assurance for believers, as seen in <a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8</a>, which invites people to "taste and see that the LORD is good."<p><b>a stronghold in the day of distress</b><br>The imagery of God as a stronghold conveys protection and security. In ancient times, a stronghold was a fortified place offering refuge from enemies. This metaphor is used throughout the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>) to describe God's protective power. The "day of distress" refers to times of trouble or adversity, which were common in the turbulent history of Israel and Judah. This assurance of divine protection is a recurring theme, providing hope and stability for those facing trials.<p><b>He cares for those who trust in Him</b><br>This phrase underscores the personal relationship between God and His people. The Hebrew word for "cares" can also be translated as "knows," indicating an intimate, covenantal relationship. Trust in God is a key aspect of faith, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>, which encourages believers to trust in the LORD with all their heart. This trust is not passive but involves active reliance on God's character and promises. The assurance that God cares for those who trust in Him is a source of comfort and encouragement, affirming that He is attentive to the needs and struggles of His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nahum.htm">Nahum</a></b><br>A prophet who delivered God's message of judgment against Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, known for its wickedness and oppression of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, characterized by His goodness and faithfulness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/nineveh.htm">Nineveh</a></b><br>The city that Nahum prophesied against, representing the enemies of God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The people of God who are assured of His protection and care amidst their distress.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/day_of_distress.htm">Day of Distress</a></b><br>A time of trouble or calamity, often experienced by God's people due to external threats or divine discipline.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_goodness.htm">God's Goodness</a></b><br>Recognize that God's nature is inherently good, and His actions towards us are always for our benefit.<br><br>Trust in His goodness even when circumstances seem unfavorable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_a_stronghold.htm">God as a Stronghold</a></b><br>In times of distress, seek refuge in God, who is a reliable and unshakeable fortress.<br><br>Develop a habit of turning to God first in times of trouble rather than relying solely on human solutions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_and_care.htm">Trust and Care</a></b><br>Understand that God's care is conditional upon our trust in Him. Strengthen your faith through prayer and meditation on His Word.<br><br>Reflect on past experiences where God has shown His care and faithfulness, using them to bolster your trust in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/response_to_distress.htm">Response to Distress</a></b><br>Use distressing times as opportunities to deepen your relationship with God, relying on His strength and provision.<br><br>Encourage others by sharing testimonies of God's goodness and protection in your life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nahum_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nahum 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_nahum's_main_message.htm">What is the main message of the Book of Nahum?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_nahum's_main_theme.htm">What is the main theme of the Book of Nahum?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_nahum_1_relevant_today.htm">If Nahum 1’s prophecies apply to ancient Nineveh’s destruction, why should modern believers consider this chapter relevant or authoritative?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_the_book_of_nahum.htm">Who is the author of the Book of Nahum?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nahum/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 7-11.</span> - § 3. <span class="accented">The prophet prepares the way for proclaiming the punishment of Nineveh lay deriding that the wrath of God falls not on those who trust in him, but is reserved for his enemies.</span> <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Lord is good.</span> The Targum adds unnecessarily, "for Israel" (<a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8</a>). He is "good," in that he is <span class="cmt_word">a stronghold in the day of trouble,</span> as in the perilous time when the Assyrians attacked Judaea (comp. <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/16-19.htm">Jeremiah 16:19</a>). <span class="cmt_word">He knoweth;</span> loves and cares for (<a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Psalm 1:6</a>; <a href="/psalms/37-18.htm">Psalm 37:18</a>; temp. <a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">2 Timothy 2:19</a>; and see note on Amos 3:2). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/nahum/1-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is good,</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֣וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a stronghold</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמָע֖וֹז</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mā·‘ō·wz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4581.htm">Strong's 4581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A place or means of safety, protection</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the day</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּי֣וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of distress;</span><br /><span class="heb">צָרָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṣā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6869.htm">Strong's 6869: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tightness, a female rival</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He cares for</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיֹדֵ֖עַ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·ḏê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who trust</span><br /><span class="heb">חֹ֥סֵי</span> <span class="translit">(ḥō·sê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2620.htm">Strong's 2620: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flee for, protection, to confide in</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Him.</span><br /><span class="heb">בֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">OT Prophets: Nahum 1:7 Yahweh is good a stronghold (Nah. 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