The shields of his soldiers are red. Their uniforms are bright red. Their chariots are shining like flames of fire and are lined up for battle. Their horses are ready to go.
The chariots race wildly through the streets and rush back and forth through the square. They look like burning torches, like lightning flashing from place to place!
Now Nineveh is empty Everything is stolen. The city is ruined. People have lost their courage, their hearts are melting with fear, their knees are knocking together, their bodies are shaking, and their faces are pale from fear.
The lion (king of Nineveh) killed people to feed his cubs and lionesses. He filled his cave with men's bodies. He filled his cave with women he had killed.
The Lord All-Powerful says, "I am against you, Nineveh. I will burn your chariots and kill your 'young lions' in battle. You will not hunt anyone on earth again. People will never again hear bad news from your messengers."