Difference Between Jonah & Nahum

Question 1

Nahum is a companion book of Jonah. There must be what?

Answer 1

There must be a judge to exercise justice.

God pronounces judgment because the people had taken advantage of God’s mercy

Question 2

Message of vengeance on a wicked people brings comfort to God‘s people.

What message does Nahum have to present?

Answer 2

God will not allow evil go longer than necessary.

Question 3

Jonah and Nahum contrast

Answer 3

We have Jonah as the mercy of God.
We have Nahum as the judgment of God.

Repentance takes place in Jonah‘s time. Rebellion takes place in Nahum time.

Disobedient prophet is Jonah.
Obedient prophet Nahum.

Obedient nation Jonah.
Disobedient nation Nahum.

Deliverance from water Jonah.
Destruction by water Nahum.