Nahum 2:5-7

Resistance to the invasion is futile -- Nahum 2:5-7: The watchmen of Nineveh would announce to the king that they enemy was approaching. Preparation would be made for the battle but it would do no good. Nineveh had a large and strong army, but God was against them. The officers run to defend the walls, but in their haste they stumble in their armor. Once they reach the wall a defense is prepared. However, their efforts were all in vain. The invading army opened the river gates and flooded the city in order to enter and destroy the city and the palace.

The flooding of the city and the destruction of the palace should make them recognize that God is against them. They had taken spoils from many nations that they had plundered in battle. Now their palace, the city and their nation would be destroyed. Huzzab like was a figurative expression for the place where the palace stood. Those that cared for the palace would be lead away in mourning and despair.