Graphic Bible · Scene 15 of 19

A swarm crosses burning Assyrian fortifications above abandoned spears, a sword and a conical helmet.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

Nahum 3:15

Fire and Locusts

The City of Bloodshed Has No Comforter · Nahum 3

Story guide: Burning walls and abandoned weapons illustrate judgment by fire and sword. The swarm gives visual form to the locust comparison.

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15There the fire will devour you; the sword will cut you off; it will devour you like the locust. Multiply yourself like the locust; multiply yourself like the swarming locust.

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