Bible Chapter Summary
Nahum 1 Summary
God's Righteous Vengeance Against Nineveh
Nahum declares the burden of Nineveh as God's judgment against the city. The LORD is revealed as jealous and mighty, slow to anger yet certain to punish the wicked, appearing in whirlwinds and storms to shake the earth and melt the mountains. Though God afflicts His people, He promises deliverance and breaks the yoke of captivity, cutting off Nineveh's name and destroying their idols. The vision concludes with good tidings of peace for Judah, as the wicked shall be utterly cut off and no longer trouble God's people.
Key themes
Key verses
Nahum 1:2
“God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.”
Nahum 1:7
“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”
Nahum 1:14
“And the LORD hath given a commandment concerning thee, that no more of thy name be sown: out of the house of thy gods will I cut off the graven image and the molten image: I will make thy grave; for thou art vile.”
Nahum 1:15
“Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off.”
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