Book of Nahum

Question 1

What is the book of Nahum?

Answer 1

a War Oracle against the city of Ninevah

Question 2

What does the name Nahum mean?

Answer 2

Comfort

Question 3

How does the name Nahum fit into the message of the book?

Answer 3

the message of comfort is sent to those afflicted by Assyria

Question 4

What does the word “theophany” mean?

Answer 4

Manifestation or appearance of God in power

Question 5

How does Nahum use theophany to begin his oracle?

Answer 5

He uses this to explain the book of the vision of Nahum

Question 6

What animal is used to depict Assyria?

Answer 6

a Lion

Question 7

What will the reaction of the people be to Assryia’s end or demise?

Answer 7

They will clap and rejoice

Question 8

What are the 2 primary theological points that the book of Nahum makes?

Answer 8

1) Unversality of God’s Rule- even Assyria is under God’s rule
2) His judgement reaches all nations- Assyria will be punished for its cruelty and brutality