The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
Nahum 1:7 KJV
About the Book of Nahum
Nahum is a short, vivid poem announcing the fall of Nineveh, capital of the Assyrian empire. A century earlier Jonah's preaching had spared the city; now its cruelty to neighbouring peoples has caught up with it. Nahum describes God as slow to anger yet never ignoring injustice, then paints the coming siege in rushing chariots and collapsing walls. For the people of Judah, long crushed by Assyria, it was news of relief. It sits among the Minor Prophets as a companion piece to Jonah.
- Testament: Old Testament
- Genre: Prophecy
- Chapters: 3
- Verses: 47
Who Wrote Nahum, and When?
Author: Traditionally attributed to the prophet Nahum of Elkosh.
When it was written: Probably between about 663 and 612 BC.
Main Themes in Nahum
- Justice against cruelty
- God as refuge
- The fall of empires
A Key Verse: Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
It sets a gentle picture of God as a shelter beside the book's warnings of judgment.
Reading Tip
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chapters and verses are in Nahum?
Nahum has 3 chapters and 47 verses in the King James Version.
Who wrote Nahum?
Author: Traditionally attributed to the prophet Nahum of Elkosh. When it was written: Probably between about 663 and 612 BC.
What is Nahum about?
Nahum is a short, vivid poem announcing the fall of Nineveh, capital of the Assyrian empire. A century earlier Jonah's preaching had spared the city; now its cruelty to neighbouring peoples has caught up with it. Nahum describes God as slow to anger yet never ignoring injustice, then paints the coming siege in rushing chariots and collapsing walls. For the people of Judah, long crushed by Assyria, it was news of relief. It sits among the Minor Prophets as a companion piece to Jonah.
Can I get a random verse from only Nahum?
Yes. This page picks a random verse from Nahum only. Every one of its 47 verses has an equal chance.