Nahum 3:8-11

Nineveh compared to others -- Nahum 3:8-11: "Art thou better than populous No?" (Nahum 3:8) No is another name for Thebes. Thebes was a notable city in Egypt. The Nile River was its wall of defense. If No could be overthrown then Nineveh should not feel so confident in resisting their invaders. No or Thebes had many resources. Yet they were overcome by Assyria. Now it is Nineveh's turn to face similar destruction. No's large population did not save her from destruction. She trusted the mighty power of Ethiopia and Egypt; the nations of Put and Libya were her allies. No did not lack support, but she still was overthrown.

No or Thebes was a great city yet, she was humiliated carried away. She was captured and taken to a foreign country. Her people were murdered on the street corners. The members of her royal family were sold at auction. Her great men or the high court officials were bound in chains. Just as surely as the city of No was overthrown so now it is Nineveh's turn to face destruction and ruin. Nineveh would get drunk and try to hide from her enemy. She would seek help but it would do no good. All of these efforts would be in vain.