The Book of Nahum in the King James Bible
The book of Nahum is a prophetic book in the King James Bible. It is a book about judgment and the destruction of Nineveh. It also tells of God’s mercy and justice, as well as His sovereignty over all. Although Nahum is a book about the destruction of a city, it also offers hope.
Nahum
The Book of Nahum is an important part of the King James Bible. It tells the story of the fall of the city of Nineveh, a city of great power in the ancient world, in 612 BC. Nahum compares Nineveh to the Egyptian city of Thebes, and describes the frenzied activity of Nineveh’s soldiers. Through the use of metaphors and similes, the reader becomes a participant in the battle.
Nahum’s name means “comforter” in Hebrew. His personal history is unknown, but some scholars have suggested that his family came from a town named Alqosh. This town is reportedly located on the east bank of the Tigris, two miles north of Mosul.
Elkoshite
The book of Nahum begins with a vision of a city full of blood and lies. In the middle of this city, a horseman carries a shining sword and a sharp spear. In the aftermath, a large number of people are slain or die. There is also a large number of corpses and carcasses. This is a direct result of a well-favoured harlot, who sells families and nations through her whoredoms.
This prophecy was given to an Elkoshite named Nahum. In this book, Nahum wrote down his prophecy. In this book, he also writes down his vision. This book is then sent to the Ninevites.
Nineveh
The city of Nineveh was a great cultural and intellectual center. Its people were proud of their wealth and security and were never bothered by poverty or trouble. But when Jonah arrived, he preached the message of God to the Ninevites. The Ninevites responded to the prophet’s message with pride and blasphemy.
According to the King James Bible, the city of Nineveh existed at the time of the Babylonian Empire. The city reached its greatest height under the Neo-Assyrian Empire. During this time, Nineveh had many great buildings and was the capital of Nimrod’s kingdom. The city continued to grow as a city under the reign of King Sennacherib. Sennacherib was the son of Sargon II (722-705 BCE). Sargon II had built the great temple in Nineveh between 717 and 706 BCE. Sennacherib later distanced himself from his father and made Nineveh his capital.
In the King James Bible, Nineveh is the capital city of Assyria, which was the second greatest world power in Bible history. It was the queen city of the earth at that time and was feared by many. Its wars enriched it and made it the greatest city of its time.
Universal sovereignty of God
The book of Nahum is a book of judgment and ends with the destruction of Nineveh. God is described as a God of slow anger and righteousness, and the book ends with a vision of a nation being destroyed. In this way, the book teaches us that God is the ultimate authority and ruler of all existence.
The book of Nahum also demonstrates God’s power and sovereignty. He could raise a powerful king to rule over a nation, demonstrating his power and gloating over the destruction of that nation. He could also do supernatural works on the earth and work on the hearts of every person. God could allow evil to exist and then blot it out, as he did when he cast out a destroying angel that killed the Egyptian firstborn and 185,000 Assyrian soldiers in one night. And, as we have seen in this book, God can fulfill His secret counsels.
Vision of Nahum
The Vision of Nahum in the King James Bible was written by a prophet named Nahum of Elkosh. He prophesied about the destruction of Nineveh and describes God as slow to anger, a God of justice, and sovereign over all. Although his vision was interpreted differently by different scholars, his words and vision are based on Scripture. However, the text is not based on any historical facts.
Nahum’s vision is not to be confused with the visions of Nehemiah. He prophesied the destruction of the city of Nineveh, which was the capital of the Assyrian empire at the time. Nineveh was the hub of trade, commerce, and civilization. The prophet described the city as “blood-soaked and full of lies.” This was a reference to the Neo-Assyrian Empire’s military campaigns and their demands for tribute from conquered cities.