Nahum 1:13

13 Now I will break Assyria's yoke off your neck. I will tear off the ropes that hold you."

Nahum 1:13 Meaning and Commentary

Nahum 1:13

For now will I break his yoke from off thee
The Assyrian yoke from off the Jews, who had been obliged to pay tribute, or send presents to the king of Assyria, from the times of Ahaz; and were in bondage, while shut up and besieged by his army, and the country all around laid under contribution; from all which they were delivered when his army was in that dreadful manner destroyed: and will burst thy bonds in sunder;
and set thee entirely free from the bondage of the enemy, and all fear of it; a type of that freedom from the yoke of sin, Satan, and the law, which the people of God have by Jesus Christ.

Nahum 1:13 In-Context

11 Nineveh, a king has marched out from you. He makes evil plans against the Lord. He gives harmful advice.

12 The LORD says, "His army has many soldiers. Other nations are helping them. But they will be cut off and pass away. Judah, I punished you. But I will not do it anymore.

13 Now I will break Assyria's yoke off your neck. I will tear off the ropes that hold you."

14 Nineveh, the LORD has given an order concerning you. He has said, "You will not have any children to carry on your name. I will destroy the wooden and metal statues that are in the temple of your gods. I will get your grave ready for you. You are worthless."

15 Look at the mountains of Judah! I see a messenger running to bring good news! He's telling us that peace has come! People of Judah, celebrate your feasts. Carry out your promises. The evil Assyrians won't attack you again. They'll be completely destroyed.