Nahum
“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”
Nahum 1:7
Nahum 1:7 (KJV) speaks to refuge in God, God's protection, and God's goodness — words set in Nahum, a prophecy concerning Nineveh. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
Psalms 18:2“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”
Psalms 91:4“The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.”
2 Samuel 22:3“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.”
Deuteronomy 33:27
Common questions
What does Nahum 1:7 mean?
In the King James Version, Nahum 1:7 reads: "The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him." The verse speaks to refuge in God, God's protection, and God's goodness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Nahum 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Nahum 1:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him." is Nahum 1:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Nahum chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Nahum 1:7?
Verses that sit beside Nahum 1:7 include Proverbs 18:10, Psalms 18:2, and Psalms 91:4. Reading them alongside Nahum 1:7 deepens the theme of refuge in God.
How can I pray with Nahum 1:7?
Read Nahum 1:7 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.