34 - Nahum

TLDR: Judgment on Nineveh (Assyria): the city that repented in Jonah's day will fall. "The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him."

Overarching Storyline

The LORD is jealous and avenging (ch. 1). Fall of Nineveh (ch. 2). Woe to the city of blood (ch. 3).

Bible Project: Nahum overview.

Pegs for Memorizing This Book

• Person: Nineveh (Assyria).
• Image: Overwhelming flood, lions' den plundered.
• Number: 3 (chapters).
• Phrase: "The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble" (1:7); "Nothing can heal you" (3:19).

Highlights

• Nahum 1:7 — The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble; he cares for those who trust in him.
• Nahum 1:15 — Feet of one who brings good news (cf. Isa 52:7; Rom 10:15).

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Before and After

• Before: Micah; Nahum targets Nineveh (Assyria fell in 612 BC).
• After: Habakkuk; Nahum is comfort for Judah — the oppressor will fall.

Place in the Overarching Biblical Story

God's justice. The same city that repented under Jonah later returns to violence; God brings it down. He is a refuge for those who trust Him.

Interesting Facts

• Nineveh — Fell to Babylon/Medes in 612 BC; Nahum's prophecy was fulfilled.
• Contrast with Jonah — Jonah: Nineveh repents; Nahum: Nineveh has become violent again and is judged.