Nahum 3:12

12 All your defenses are like fig trees with ripe fruit. When the tree is shaken, the figs fall into the mouth of the eater.

Nahum 3:12 Meaning and Commentary

Nahum 3:12

All thy strong holds [shall be like] fig trees with the
first ripe figs
Upon them, or like them: "and the first ripe figs"; which are easily shook and gathered; and so easily should the fortresses and towers of Nineveh, in which they trusted for safety, be taken by the enemy, not only one, but all of them: if they be shaken, they shall even fall into the mouth of the
eater;
as such ripe fruit is very desirable, and the mouth of a man is open and ready for them; so if he gives the tree but the least shake, they will fall into his mouth, or about him in great plenty: in like manner, as the fortresses of Nineveh, being of importance, were desirable by the Chaldeans and Medes, and for which they were gaping; so upon the least assault they would fall into their hands; see ( Revelation 6:13 ) .

Nahum 3:12 In-Context

10 But Thebes was captured and went into captivity. Her small children were beaten to death at every street corner. Lots were thrown for her important men, and all of her leaders were put in chains.

11 Nineveh, you will be drunk, too. You will hide; you will look for a place safe from the enemy.

12 All your defenses are like fig trees with ripe fruit. When the tree is shaken, the figs fall into the mouth of the eater.

13 Look at your soldiers. They are all women! The gates of your land are wide open for your enemies; fire has burned the bars of your gates.

14 Get enough water before the long war begins. Make your defenses strong! Get mud, mix clay, make bricks!