Nahum
Prophet of Nineveh’s Fall
Name Information
- Meaning: "Comfort" or "Consolation"
- Language of Origin: Hebrew
- Gender Usage: Masculine
Nahum was a prophet who proclaimed the coming destruction of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. His prophecy came about a century after Jonah’s mission, showing that Nineveh had returned to violence and idolatry. Nahum’s message assured Judah that God would judge their oppressors and bring justice.
⏰ 7th century BC (before Nineveh’s fall in 612 BC)
Roles
- Prophet
Story
Nahum’s prophecy came about a century after Jonah’s time, when Nineveh had once again turned to wickedness.
Declared that God would bring down the Assyrian empire and humble its pride.
Described Nineveh’s fall in vivid and poetic detail.
Assured Judah that God’s justice would prevail over their oppressors.
Spiritual Significance
- Proclaimed God’s judgment on Nineveh for cruelty, violence, and idolatry.
- Brought comfort to Judah by assuring them that their enemy would be destroyed.
- Revealed God as both slow to anger and just in punishing sin.
Christ Connection
Nahum’s vision of God as a refuge for those who trust Him is ultimately fulfilled in Christ, our eternal refuge from sin and judgment.
What We Can Learn
- God’s patience does not mean He ignores sin.
- Nations that oppress and destroy will face God’s judgment.
- For God’s people, His justice brings comfort and hope.
Memory Verses
The Lord is slow to anger but great in power; the Lord will not leave the guilty unpunished.
— Nahum 1:3The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.
— Nahum 1:7
Key Passages
- Nahum 1–3
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