Nahum Quiz

Answer key for Nahum Quiz

1. Q1: The book of Nahum is described in the first verse as the burden of which city? Answer: Nineveh. The opening verse identifies the prophecy as 'The burden of Nineveh.' Reference: Nahum 1:1 (KJV).
2. Q2: How is the Lord described in His relationship to His adversaries? Answer: The Lord reserveth wrath for his enemies. Nahum 1:2 states that 'the Lord reserveth wrath for his enemies.' Reference: Nahum 1:2 (KJV).
3. Q3: According to Nahum 1:3, where does the Lord have His way? Answer: In the whirlwind and in the storm. The scripture says, 'the Lord hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm.' Reference: Nahum 1:3 (KJV).
4. Q4: What are the clouds described as being in relation to the Lord's feet? Answer: The dust of his feet. Nahum 1:3 declares that 'the clouds are the dust of his feet.' Reference: Nahum 1:3 (KJV).
5. Q5: The Lord is described as a stronghold in what specific time? Answer: The day of trouble. Nahum 1:7 says, 'The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble.' Reference: Nahum 1:7 (KJV).
6. Q6: What does Nahum say about the feet of him that bringeth good tidings upon the mountains? Answer: They are beautiful. Nahum 1:15 asks us to behold 'the feet of him that bringeth good tidings.' Reference: Nahum 1:15 (KJV).
7. Q7: In the description of Nineveh's fall, what color is the valiant men's shield? Answer: Red. Nahum 2:3 states, 'The shield of his mighty men is made red.' Reference: Nahum 2:3 (KJV).
8. Q8: Nineveh is compared to a pool of what in chapter 2? Answer: Water. Nahum 2:8 says, 'But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water.' Reference: Nahum 2:8 (KJV).
9. Q9: Why is Nineveh called 'the bloody city' in chapter 3? Answer: Because it is full of lies and robbery. Nahum 3:1 cries woe to the city that is 'all full of lies and robbery.' Reference: Nahum 3:1 (KJV).
10. Q10: Which populous city, mentioned in chapter 3, was already carried away into captivity? Answer: No. Nahum 3:8 mentions 'populous No' (Thebes) as an example of a fallen city. Reference: Nahum 3:8 (KJV).