Author: Nahum introduces himself as the author in the first verse. He also states that he is an Elkoshite. The true location of the birth place of Nahum is unknown. His name means “Consolation” or “Consoler”, which is appropriate for his message of comfort to the oppressed people of Judah .

Date: It is believed that the book was written between the fall of No-amon (the city also known as ancient Thebes in Egypt – Chap. 3:8 ) and the siege of Nineveh by the Chaldeans and Medes.

Message: The message is simple and pure, the fall and destruction of Nineveh . His message is not only a cry of joy at the fall of an oppressive foe, but it is also the cry of confidence that God will avenge His elect when the time is right. Nahum's short prophecy begins with a description of the appearance of God as a Divine Warrior who has come to rescue his people while He destroys their enemies ( Chap. 1:2-8 ).

The overwhelming message is one that we have had repeated several times in our reading of the major and minor prophets; for a nation to survive it must be established upon the directed principles of righteousness and truth. Wickedness will eventually turn a nation back to destruction and bondage, to be oppressed by the standard which it lives.

Short Outline:

 I. Jehovah's decree of Nineveh 's doom – Chapter 1 .

 II. Siege and destruction of Nineveh – Chapter 2 .

 III. Nineveh 's sins and her inevitable doom – Chapter3 .

 

Nahum 1:14 “The Lord has given a command concerning you:

"Your name shall be perpetuated no longer. Out of the house of your gods I will cut off the carved image and the molded image. I will dig your grave For you are vile."

Nahum 3:5 "Behold, I am against you," says the Lord of hosts;

"I will lift your skirts over your face, I will show the nations your nakedness, And the kingdoms your shame.

Nahum's writing is both poetic and rhythmic in nature. It brings to my mind many thoughts about the nations of earth today and the general rejection of God, His righteousness, and His morality!

Good Reading !