Nahum Quiz
10 questions · King James Version · biblesundays.com
1.The book of Nahum is described in the first verse as the burden of which city?
- A. Babylon
- B. Nineveh
- C. Jerusalem
- D. Tyre
2.How is the Lord described in His relationship to His adversaries?
- A. The Lord is slow to anger and will never punish
- B. The Lord reserveth wrath for his enemies
- C. The Lord forgetteth the sins of the wicked
- D. The Lord is only a God of peace
3.According to Nahum 1:3, where does the Lord have His way?
- A. In the whirlwind and in the storm
- B. In the quiet valleys
- C. In the palaces of kings
- D. In the depths of the earth
4.What are the clouds described as being in relation to the Lord's feet?
- A. The sandals of his feet
- B. The dust of his feet
- C. The shadows of his feet
- D. The footstool of his feet
5.The Lord is described as a stronghold in what specific time?
- A. The day of prosperity
- B. The day of battle
- C. The day of trouble
- D. The day of harvest
6.What does Nahum say about the feet of him that bringeth good tidings upon the mountains?
- A. They are swift as eagles
- B. They are beautiful
- C. They are covered in dust
- D. They are shod with iron
7.In the description of Nineveh's fall, what color is the valiant men's shield?
- A. Gold
- B. Silver
- C. Red
- D. White
8.Nineveh is compared to a pool of what in chapter 2?
- A. Blood
- B. Wine
- C. Water
- D. Fire
9.Why is Nineveh called 'the bloody city' in chapter 3?
- A. Because it is full of lies and robbery
- B. Because of the red paint on the walls
- C. Because of the color of the river
- D. Because of the sacrifices to idols
10.Which populous city, mentioned in chapter 3, was already carried away into captivity?
- A. No
- B. Ur
- C. Sodom
- D. Gaza
Answer Key
1.B. Nineveh — Nahum 1:1 (KJV)
The opening verse identifies the prophecy as 'The burden of Nineveh.'
2.B. The Lord reserveth wrath for his enemies — Nahum 1:2 (KJV)
Nahum 1:2 states that 'the Lord reserveth wrath for his enemies.'
3.A. In the whirlwind and in the storm — Nahum 1:3 (KJV)
The scripture says, 'the Lord hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm.'
4.B. The dust of his feet — Nahum 1:3 (KJV)
Nahum 1:3 declares that 'the clouds are the dust of his feet.'
5.C. The day of trouble — Nahum 1:7 (KJV)
Nahum 1:7 says, 'The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble.'
6.B. They are beautiful — Nahum 1:15 (KJV)
Nahum 1:15 asks us to behold 'the feet of him that bringeth good tidings.'
7.C. Red — Nahum 2:3 (KJV)
Nahum 2:3 states, 'The shield of his mighty men is made red.'
8.C. Water — Nahum 2:8 (KJV)
Nahum 2:8 says, 'But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water.'
9.A. Because it is full of lies and robbery — Nahum 3:1 (KJV)
Nahum 3:1 cries woe to the city that is 'all full of lies and robbery.'
10.A. No — Nahum 3:8 (KJV)
Nahum 3:8 mentions 'populous No' (Thebes) as an example of a fallen city.