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Bible verse
Nahum 1:7
“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”
What it means
In a book full of warning, this line shines like a shelter. God is good, and when trouble comes He is a strong place to hide. He is not a stranger to those who lean on Him; He knows them personally, by name. Hard days test what we truly rely on, and this verse points us to a refuge that holds. Jesus is that stronghold in the flesh, the One who invites the weary to come to Him. To trust Him is to be known and kept in the day of trouble.
Nahum 1:7 at a glance
| Reference | Nahum 1:7 |
|---|---|
| Book | Nahum |
| Chapter to read it in | Nahum 1 |
| Topic | trust |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 2 Timothy 2:19
- John 10:27
- Lamentations 3:25
- John 10:14
- Psalms 91:1-2
- Psalms 100:5
- Psalms 27:5
- Proverbs 18:10
- Galatians 4:9
- Psalms 1:6
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Nahum 1:7?
It is in Nahum, in Nahum 1. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Nahum 1:7?
Readers most often set it beside 2 Timothy 2:19, John 10:27, Lamentations 3:25, John 10:14. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Nahum 1:7?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Nahum 1:7, before any of us arrive. We bring you Nahum 1:7, trust. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Nahum 1 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Nahum 1:7 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
