Time To Shine

Overview on the Book of Nahum


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The name Nahum means "comfort," and scholars debate his origin. Some suggest he hailed from Elkesh, which later became Elcesi in southern Judah. Others propose he was from Capernaum, a village near the Sea of Galilee, which literally translates to "village of Nahum."

The book of Nahum describes the invasion of the Assyrians over Israel and Judah. This invasion is believed to have occurred 100-150 years after Jonah had gone to Nineveh to preach to them about repentance. It is said that the Ninevites did repent at that time, but years later they returned to their evil ways and conquered Israel. The Assyrians were known for their cruelty, and this invasion happened during the reign of King Manasseh, who did evil things in the eyes of the Lord. The Ninevites encouraged the people of God to practice idolatry and turned their backs on God. However, God soon brought judgment to the Assyrians by bringing the Babylonians to dominate Israel.

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Time To ShineBy Orisel Jiménez