Nahum — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on nahum, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Nahum 1:1 (KJV)
The book of Nahum is described in the first verse as the burden of which city?
Answer: Nineveh
Study note. The opening verse identifies the prophecy as 'The burden of Nineveh.'
Lesson 2 · Nahum 1:2 (KJV)
How is the Lord described in His relationship to His adversaries?
Answer: The Lord reserveth wrath for his enemies
Study note. Nahum 1:2 states that 'the Lord reserveth wrath for his enemies.'
Lesson 3 · Nahum 1:3 (KJV)
According to Nahum 1:3, where does the Lord have His way?
Answer: In the whirlwind and in the storm
Study note. The scripture says, 'the Lord hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm.'
Lesson 4 · Nahum 1:3 (KJV)
What are the clouds described as being in relation to the Lord's feet?
Answer: The dust of his feet
Study note. Nahum 1:3 declares that 'the clouds are the dust of his feet.'
Lesson 5 · Nahum 1:7 (KJV)
The Lord is described as a stronghold in what specific time?
Answer: The day of trouble
Study note. Nahum 1:7 says, 'The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble.'
Lesson 6 · Nahum 1:15 (KJV)
What does Nahum say about the feet of him that bringeth good tidings upon the mountains?
Answer: They are beautiful
Study note. Nahum 1:15 asks us to behold 'the feet of him that bringeth good tidings.'
Lesson 7 · Nahum 2:3 (KJV)
In the description of Nineveh's fall, what color is the valiant men's shield?
Answer: Red
Study note. Nahum 2:3 states, 'The shield of his mighty men is made red.'
Lesson 8 · Nahum 2:8 (KJV)
Nineveh is compared to a pool of what in chapter 2?
Answer: Water
Study note. Nahum 2:8 says, 'But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water.'
Lesson 9 · Nahum 3:1 (KJV)
Why is Nineveh called 'the bloody city' in chapter 3?
Answer: Because it is full of lies and robbery
Study note. Nahum 3:1 cries woe to the city that is 'all full of lies and robbery.'
Lesson 10 · Nahum 3:8 (KJV)
Which populous city, mentioned in chapter 3, was already carried away into captivity?
Answer: No
Study note. Nahum 3:8 mentions 'populous No' (Thebes) as an example of a fallen city.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does nahum point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?