Nahum
Overview
Sequel to Jonah (regarding Ninevah 150 years later) Time of Writing: 655-650 B.C. (King Manasseh, King Amon, and King Josiah of Judah) Theme: Judgement Key Scripture: 1:2-3
Chapter 1:1-8 → Prologue Chapter 1:9-2:2 → The Doom of Ninevah and the Deliverance of Judah Chapter 2:3-3:19 → The Siege and Destruction of Ninevah
Purpose: To pronounce God’s judgement on Ninevah and her coming destruction
Message: Divine vengeance comes upon those who reject God’s mercy. Destruction follows apostasy.