Nahum: The Doom of Nineveh
Lessons From Nahum
- The LORD rules in the kingdoms of men
- The LORD is a stronghold in time of trouble for those who turn to Him
- A correct view of the LORD is essential
- There is no place of safety when the LORD determines to punish the wicked
- There is an end to the patience of the LORD
- The wages of sin is death
Purpose:
To pronounce God's judgment on Assyria and to comfort Judah with this truth. Author: Nahum Original Audience: The people of Nineveh and of Judah (the southern kingdom) |
Date Written:
Sometime during Nahum's prophetic ministry (probably between 663 and 612 B.C.) Setting: This particular prophecy took place after the fall of Thebes in 663 B.C. |
Key Verses:
"The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him, but with an overwhelming flood He will make an end of Nineveh; He will pursue His foes into darkness. Whatever they plot against the LORD He will bring an end; trouble will not come a second time" (1:7-9). |
Key Place:
Nineveh Key Themes: God Judges, God Rules |
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"About a hundred years before, at Jonah's preaching, the Ninevites repented, and were spared, yet, soon after, they became worse than ever. Nineveh knows not that God who contends with her, but is told what a God He is. It is good for all to mix faith with what is here said concerning Him, which speaks great terror to the wicked, and comfort to believers. Let each take his portion from it: let sinners read it and tremble; and let saints read it and triumph. The anger of the LORD is contrasted with His goodness to His people. Perhaps they are are obscure and little regarded in the world, but the LORD knows them. The Scripture character of Jehovah agrees not with the views of proud reasoners. The God and Father of our LORD Jesus Christ is slow to wrath and ready to forgive, but He will by no means acquit the wicked; and there is tribulation and anguish for every soul that doeth evil: but who duly regards the power of His wrath?" —Matthew Henry |