Nahum

Nahum Prophet Against Nineveh

Old Testament

About Nahum

Nahum was a prophet from Elkosh who prophesied the destruction of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. About 150 years after Jonah, Nineveh had returned to wickedness. Nahum declared God's judgment against the brutal empire that had terrorized nations, including Israel.

Nahum's Character Traits

PoetProphet of JudgmentComforter of Judah

Nahum's Life Timeline

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Ministryc. 650-620 BC

Nahum prophesies the destruction of Nineveh, Assyria's capital.

NAM 1:1
Fulfillment612 BC

Nineveh falls to the Babylonians and Medes, as Nahum prophesied.

NAM 3:7

Nahum's Key Locations

Nineveh
Nineveh

The Assyrian capital whose destruction Nahum prophesied.

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Spiritual Lessons from Nahum

God Judges Oppressors

Assyria had brutally oppressed nations including Israel. Though repentance temporarily saved Nineveh in Jonah's day, they returned to cruelty. Nahum shows that God's patience has limits—He will ultimately judge those who persistently oppress.

Key Verses about Nahum

Nahum 1:2-8Nahum 3:1-7

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