Nahum
Judgment on Nineveh
Nahum Bible Book Overview
If Jonah was Part 1 of the story regarding Nineveh, Nahum is Part 2. But this time, there is no mercy. About a century after Jonah, the Assyrians had returned to their violent ways. Nahum describes their destruction in vivid detail.
The theological point is that God's patience has a limit; He will not leave the guilty unpunished forever. Nahum answers the question of whether God judges evil, but the next prophet asks a harder question: Why does God sometimes use evil nations to do His will? This dialogue is found in Habakkuk.
Key Details
lightbulbNahum
c. 663-612 B.C.
Judgment on Nineveh
“The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble.”
Nahum 1:7
Written before Nineveh's fall in 612 B.C.
FAQ
What is Nahum about?expand_more
Nahum is a Minor Prophet. It delivers focused prophetic messages—often urgent and practical—calling for repentance and renewed trust in God.
How should I read Nahum?expand_more
Nahum has 3 chapters. You can read it in one sitting, or take 1 chapter per day. Use the outline sections on this page to follow the flow, and keep the key verse (Nahum 1:7) in mind as an anchor.
What should I focus on in Nahum?expand_more
Watch for these themes: Judgment on Nineveh. Also notice how key characters (Nahum) shape the story and how the message connects to the broader biblical narrative.
Structure & Outline
arrow_forwardGod's Majesty in Judgment
Chapter 1
arrow_forwardNineveh's Fall
Chapters 2–3