Key Figures — Nahum 1

3 figures

1. Nahum

   Prophet of God delivering a message of judgment against Nineveh.

   Nahum is the prophet through whom God communicates His impending judgment on Nineveh, emphasizing God's power, justice, and protection of those who trust in Him.

   Related passages

   • 2 Kings 19:36-37 (Historical context of Nineveh)
   • Jonah 3 (Previous repentance of Nineveh)
   • Nahum 3 (Further details of Nineveh's judgment)

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2. The LORD (Yahweh)

   The sovereign God who judges nations and protects His people.

   In Nahum 1, the LORD is depicted as a jealous and avenging God who is slow to anger but great in power, and who will not leave the guilty unpunished. He is also a refuge for those who trust in Him.

   Related passages

   • Exodus 34:6-7 (God's character as merciful and just)
   • Psalm 46:1 (God as a refuge and strength)
   • Romans 12:19 (Vengeance belongs to the Lord)

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3. Nineveh

   The city under God's judgment for its wickedness.

   Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, is the subject of God's wrath in Nahum 1. The chapter foretells its destruction due to its evil and oppression.

   Related passages

   • Jonah 1-4 (Nineveh's previous repentance)
   • Isaiah 10:5-19 (Assyria as an instrument of God's judgment)
   • Zephaniah 2:13-15 (Prophecy against Nineveh)

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