The Book of Nahum
The Book of Nahum contains a powerful prophecy announcing the destruction of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian empire. Once spared through repentance in Jonah's time, Nineveh has returned to violence, cruelty, and oppression.
Nahum declares that God is slow to anger but great in power, and that persistent wickedness will not go unpunished. The vivid imagery in the book portrays the certainty and severity of God's judgment against those who exalt themselves through violence.
While Nahum's message is one of judgment, it also brings comfort to God's people, affirming that God is a refuge for those who trust Him and that evil will not prevail forever.
Nahum teaches:
- •God is just and powerful
- •Persistent evil leads to judgment
- •God protects those who trust in Him.
Author
Nahum
Written
663-612 BC
Chapters
3
Characters in Nahum
Key Themes in Nahum
Verse Commentaries in Nahum
Nahum 1:6
"Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide in the fiercen…"
Nahum 1:7
"The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth …"
Nahum 1:8
"But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place t…"
Nahum 1:15
"Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, …"
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