Habakkuk Chapter 2 records God's answer to the prophet's questions about injustice and the coming Babylonian invasion. The Lord assures Habakkuk that His judgment will come at the appointed time and that the proud will ultimately fall. The chapter contrasts the...
Nahum Chapter 2 vividly describes the fall of Nineveh, the mighty capital of the Assyrian Empire. Through powerful imagery, the prophet Nahum reveals that God's judgment has arrived upon the nation that once terrorized countless peoples. Although Nineveh appeared...
Micah Chapter 2 exposes the greed, injustice, and corruption that had spread throughout Judah and Israel. The prophet condemns those who abuse their power to oppress the weak and steal the inheritance of others. Although the chapter contains strong warnings of coming...
Jonah Chapter 2 records Jonah's heartfelt prayer from inside the great fish after he was swallowed for fleeing from God's command. From the depths of the sea, Jonah recognizes God's mercy, confesses God's sovereignty, and renews his commitment to obey the Lord. The...
Amos Chapter 2 concludes God's judgments against the surrounding nations before turning directly toward Judah and Israel. While the neighboring nations were judged for their cruelty, God's own people are held to an even higher standard because they had received His...
