Author: Nahum
Audience: The people of the southern kingdom of Judah and the people of Nineveh
Original Hebrew Name: נקם
Translated Greek Name: Ναούμ
Common English Name: Nahum
Transliteration: Naqum
Meaning: Consolation
Date Created: c 694 BCE
Content Reference Time: c 694-612 BCE
Key Individuals:
- The people of Judah
- The people of Nineveh
Key Themes:
- G-d is the Judge of Nineveh (Nahum 1:1-15)
- G-d's judgment against Nineveh (Nahum 2:1-3:19)
Date Canonized: c 499-100 BCE
Abstract:
Nahum, a book of prophecy and history, in many ways mirrors the book of Jonah. While Jonah rebels against G-d's command to preach repentance to Nineveh, Nahum is also sent there but does not rebel. Nineveh of Jonah's day hears G-d's message and repents in ashes and sackcloth, but a century later, Nineveh of Nahum's day does not repent and soon falls to Babylon. The Assyrians themselves experience the brutality and aggression that they had once visited upon Israel. G-d directs most of Nahum's message to the people of the southern kingdom of Judah, who could rejoice at the news of Nineveh's imminent fall.
Location Created: unknown
Content Location: Nineveh
Teaches:
- G-d is the Judge of any who would harm Israel.
- G-d is sovereign over all creation.
Chapters: 3
Verses: 47

Chapter Outline

Nahum- Introduction