Nahum 2:7

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

It is decreed that the city be exiled and carried away; her maidservants moan like doves, and beat upon their breasts.

In context

5 He summons his nobles; they stumble as they advance. They race to its wall; the protective shield is set in place.

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

7 It is decreed that the city be exiled and carried away; her maidservants moan like doves, and beat upon their breasts.

8 Nineveh has been like a pool of water throughout her days, but now it is draining away. “Stop! Stop!” they cry, but no one turns back.

9 “Plunder the silver! Plunder the gold!” There is no end to the treasure, an abundance of every precious thing.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: It is decreed that the city be exiled and carried away; her maidservants moan like doves, and beat upon their breasts.
KJV King James Version: And Huzzab shall be led away captive, she shall be brought up, and her maids shall lead her as with the voice of doves, tabering upon their breasts.
WEB World English Bible: It is decreed: she is uncovered, she is carried away; and her servants moan as with the voice of doves, beating on their breasts.
ASV American Standard Version: And it is decreed: she is uncovered, she is carried away; and her handmaids moan as with the voice of doves, beating upon their breasts.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: And it is established — she hath removed, She hath been brought up, And her handmaids are leading as the voice of doves, Tabering on their hearts.
DBY Darby Translation: And it is decreed: she shall be uncovered, she shall be led away, and her maids shall moan as with the voice of doves, drumming upon their breasts.
WBS Webster Bible: And Huzzab shall be led away captive, she shall be brought up, and her maids shall lead her as with the voice of doves, tabering upon their breasts.