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Nahum: Summary & Key Themes
The Book of Nahum at a glance, before you read it.
| Written by | Nahum |
|---|---|
| Written for | Judah |
| Type | Minor prophet |
| Chapters | 3 |
| Position | Book 34 of 66 · book 34 of the Old Testament |
Summary
Nahum announces the fall of Nineveh, a comfort to those it oppressed, and declares the LORD good and a stronghold.
Main themes
- God’s justice
- comfort
- God as refuge
Key verse
The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.Nahum 1:7 (KJV)
How to read Nahum
Read it in one sitting first; it is short enough. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?
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