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Home > The Old Testament > Nahum
SummaryThis heading should be very brief. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Relationship to Old Testament. Nahum is one of the "Twelve Minor Prophets" of the Old Testament. The relationship of Nahum to the Old Testament as a whole, and to the other minor prophets in particular, is discussed at Old Testament: Organization. Story. Nahum consists of a series of four speeches or addresses to different audiences (a complete outline appears below):
Message. Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Nahum include:
Historical settingThis heading should be brief and explain facts about the historical setting that will help a reader to understand the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Israel spent much of its existence caught between two great powers, one to the south and another to the north. As these two great powers struggled for supremacy, Israel and its small neighbors struggled just to survive. The great power to the south was always Egypt, which benefited from the Nile River's annual floods. During the time that Israel was divided into two kingdoms, the great power to the north was Assyria with its capitol at Ninevah. The Assyrians were particularly cruel and were very much feared. During about the reign of king Jeroboam II over the Northern Kingdom of Israel (793-753 BC),[1] Jonah warned Ninevah to repent in order to avoid destruction. The city did repent and was spared (Jonah 1:1-2; 3:5-10). In the latter part of Jeroboam II's reign, during 768-753 BC,[2] Amos likewise warned the Northern Kingdom to repent in order to avoid destruction (Amos 7:7-9). The Northern Kingdom did not repent, and in 723 BC Assyria conquered the Northern Kingdom and scattered its Ten Tribes so that they became lost.[3] Sixty years later Assyria's reach had grown sufficiently to briefly conquer the great Egyptian city and sometimes capitol at Thebes (now Luxor) in 663 BC.[4] At some point after the fall of Thebes (scholars disagree as to exactly when),[5] Nahum simply announced that Ninevah would likewise fall. Although Nahum explained the causes of Ninevah's impending destruction, he did not, as Jonah did, expressly call upon the city to repent of those causes. Nahum's prophecy was subsequently fulfilled in 612 BC, fifty years after the fall of Thebes, when the Assyrian capitol Ninevah was conquered by an army of Babylonians and Medes (Persians).[6] A broader treatment of the history of ancient Israel, including Nahum, is found at Old Testament: Historical Overview. DiscussionThis heading is for more detailed discussions of all or part of a passage. Discussion may include the meaning of a particular word, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout the passage, insights to be developed in the future, and other items. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Nahum
Nahum 1:1-10: Address #1 to Judah and Assyria
Nahum 1:11-15: Address #2 to Judah
Nahum 2:1-3:17: Address #3 to Assyria
Nahum 2:1-13: Address #3a: The fall of Ninevah
Nahum 3:1-4: Address #3b: Assyria's crimes
Nahum 3:5-17: Address #3c: The fall of Ninevah revisited
Nahum 3:18-19: Address #4 to Assyria's king
Complete outline and page mapThis heading contains an outline for the entire book. Items in blue or purple text indicate hyperlinked pages that address specific portions of the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → A. To Judah and Assyria: God is mighty (Chapter 1a) (1:2-10) B. To Judah: God will deliver you from Assyria (Chapter 1b)
B'. To Assyria: Suffer as you have oppressed others (Chapter 2-3a)
A'. To the Assyrian king: You are weak (Chapter 3b) (3:18-19) Points to ponderThis heading is for prompts that suggest ways in which all or part of this passage can influence a person's life. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → I have a questionThis heading is for unanswered questions and is an important part of the continual effort to improve this wiki. Please do not be shy, as even a basic or "stupid" question can identify things that need to be improved on this page. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → ResourcesThis heading is for listing links and print resources, including those cited in the notes. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Translations
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Text transmission
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NotesFootnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves, such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word. In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources are preferable to footnotes.
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Home > The Old Testament > Nahum
SummaryThis heading should be very brief. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Relationship to Old Testament. Nahum is one of the "Twelve Minor Prophets" of the Old Testament. The relationship of Nahum to the Old Testament as a whole, and to the other minor prophets in particular, is discussed at Old Testament: Organization. Story. Nahum consists of a series of four speeches or addresses to different audiences (a complete outline appears below):
Message. Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Nahum include:
Historical settingThis heading should be brief and explain facts about the historical setting that will help a reader to understand the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Israel spent much of its existence caught between two great powers, one to the south and another to the north. As these two great powers struggled for supremacy, Israel and its small neighbors struggled just to survive. The great power to the south was always Egypt, which benefited from the Nile River's annual floods. During the time that Israel was divided into two kingdoms, the great power to the north was Assyria with its capitol at Ninevah. The Assyrians were particularly cruel and were very much feared. During about the reign of king Jeroboam II over the Northern Kingdom of Israel (793-753 BC),[1] Jonah warned Ninevah to repent in order to avoid destruction. The city did repent and was spared (Jonah 1:1-2; 3:5-10). In the latter part of Jeroboam II's reign, during 768-753 BC,[2] Amos likewise warned the Northern Kingdom to repent in order to avoid destruction (Amos 7:7-9). The Northern Kingdom did not repent, and in 723 BC Assyria conquered the Northern Kingdom and scattered its Ten Tribes so that they became lost.[3] Sixty years later Assyria's reach had grown sufficiently to briefly conquer the great Egyptian city and sometimes capitol at Thebes (now Luxor) in 663 BC.[4] At some point after the fall of Thebes (scholars disagree as to exactly when),[5] Nahum simply announced that Ninevah would likewise fall. Although Nahum explained the causes of Ninevah's impending destruction, he did not, as Jonah did, expressly call upon the city to repent of those causes. Nahum's prophecy was subsequently fulfilled in 612 BC, fifty years after the fall of Thebes, when the Assyrian capitol Ninevah was conquered by an army of Babylonians and Medes (Persians).[6] A broader treatment of the history of ancient Israel, including Nahum, is found at Old Testament: Historical Overview. DiscussionThis heading is for more detailed discussions of all or part of a passage. Discussion may include the meaning of a particular word, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout the passage, insights to be developed in the future, and other items. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Nahum
Nahum 1:1-10: Address #1 to Judah and Assyria
Nahum 1:11-15: Address #2 to Judah
Nahum 2:1-3:17: Address #3 to Assyria
Nahum 2:1-13: Address #3a: The fall of Ninevah
Nahum 3:1-4: Address #3b: Assyria's crimes
Nahum 3:5-17: Address #3c: The fall of Ninevah revisited
Nahum 3:18-19: Address #4 to Assyria's king
Complete outline and page mapThis heading contains an outline for the entire book. Items in blue or purple text indicate hyperlinked pages that address specific portions of the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → A. To Judah and Assyria: God is mighty (Chapter 1a) (1:2-10) B. To Judah: God will deliver you from Assyria (Chapter 1b)
B'. To Assyria: Suffer as you have oppressed others (Chapter 2-3a)
A'. To the Assyrian king: You are weak (Chapter 3b) (3:18-19) Points to ponderThis heading is for prompts that suggest ways in which all or part of this passage can influence a person's life. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → I have a questionThis heading is for unanswered questions and is an important part of the continual effort to improve this wiki. Please do not be shy, as even a basic or "stupid" question can identify things that need to be improved on this page. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → ResourcesThis heading is for listing links and print resources, including those cited in the notes. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Translations
Parallel passages
Text transmission
Joseph Smith Translation
Cited references
Other resources
NotesFootnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves, such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word. In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources are preferable to footnotes.
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Home > The Old Testament > Nahum
SummaryThis heading should be very brief. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Relationship to Old Testament. Nahum is one of the "Twelve Minor Prophets" of the Old Testament. The relationship of Nahum to the Old Testament as a whole, and to the other minor prophets in particular, is discussed at Old Testament: Organization. Story. Nahum consists of a series of four speeches or addresses to different audiences (a complete outline appears below):
Message. Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Nahum include:
Historical settingThis heading should be brief and explain facts about the historical setting that will help a reader to understand the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Israel spent much of its existence caught between two great powers, one to the south and another to the north. As these two great powers struggled for supremacy, Israel and its small neighbors struggled just to survive. The great power to the south was always Egypt, which benefited from the Nile River's annual floods. During the time that Israel was divided into two kingdoms, the great power to the north was Assyria with its capitol at Ninevah. The Assyrians were particularly cruel and were very much feared. During about the reign of king Jeroboam II over the Northern Kingdom of Israel (793-753 BC),[1] Jonah warned Ninevah to repent in order to avoid destruction. The city did repent and was spared (Jonah 1:1-2; 3:5-10). In the latter part of Jeroboam II's reign, during 768-753 BC,[2] Amos likewise warned the Northern Kingdom to repent in order to avoid destruction (Amos 7:7-9). The Northern Kingdom did not repent, and in 723 BC Assyria conquered the Northern Kingdom and scattered its Ten Tribes so that they became lost.[3] Sixty years later Assyria's reach had grown sufficiently to briefly conquer the great Egyptian city and sometimes capitol at Thebes (now Luxor) in 663 BC.[4] At some point after the fall of Thebes (scholars disagree as to exactly when),[5] Nahum simply announced that Ninevah would likewise fall. Although Nahum explained the causes of Ninevah's impending destruction, he did not, as Jonah did, expressly call upon the city to repent of those causes. Nahum's prophecy was subsequently fulfilled in 612 BC, fifty years after the fall of Thebes, when the Assyrian capitol Ninevah was conquered by an army of Babylonians and Medes (Persians).[6] A broader treatment of the history of ancient Israel, including Nahum, is found at Old Testament: Historical Overview. DiscussionThis heading is for more detailed discussions of all or part of a passage. Discussion may include the meaning of a particular word, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout the passage, insights to be developed in the future, and other items. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Nahum
Nahum 1:1-10: Address #1 to Judah and Assyria
Nahum 1:11-15: Address #2 to Judah
Nahum 2:1-3:17: Address #3 to Assyria
Nahum 2:1-13: Address #3a: The fall of Ninevah
Nahum 3:1-4: Address #3b: Assyria's crimes
Nahum 3:5-17: Address #3c: The fall of Ninevah revisited
Nahum 3:18-19: Address #4 to Assyria's king
Complete outline and page mapThis heading contains an outline for the entire book. Items in blue or purple text indicate hyperlinked pages that address specific portions of the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → A. To Judah and Assyria: God is mighty (Chapter 1a) (1:2-10) B. To Judah: God will deliver you from Assyria (Chapter 1b)
B'. To Assyria: Suffer as you have oppressed others (Chapter 2-3a)
A'. To the Assyrian king: You are weak (Chapter 3b) (3:18-19) Points to ponderThis heading is for prompts that suggest ways in which all or part of this passage can influence a person's life. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → I have a questionThis heading is for unanswered questions and is an important part of the continual effort to improve this wiki. Please do not be shy, as even a basic or "stupid" question can identify things that need to be improved on this page. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → ResourcesThis heading is for listing links and print resources, including those cited in the notes. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Translations
Parallel passages
Text transmission
Joseph Smith Translation
Cited references
Other resources
NotesFootnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves, such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word. In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources are preferable to footnotes.
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