Nahum 3:1 Woe to the bloody city, completely full of lies and pillage; Her prey never departs. Analysis of v. 1: 1) Chapter 3 begins with a pronouncement of “woe” upon Nineveh. 2) The interjection “Woe” (“hoy”) commonly precedes a declaration of condemnation & judgment for evil (Isa. 5:20, Jer. 50:27, Hab 2:12, Zech 11:17). [...]
Nahum 2:1 The one who scatters has come up against you. Guard the stronghold, watch the road; Strengthen your back, summon all your strength Analysis of v. 1: 1) Nahum assumes the role of a watchman on the walls of Nineveh. 2) The personified Nineveh is addressed in our verse (“against you”- 2nd person fem [...]
Nahum 1:1 The oracle of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. Analysis of v. 1: 1) The prophecy is designated as “the oracle of Nineveh.” 2) In the superscription, “oracle” (“massa”) denotes a pronouncement of judgment. 3) The term is commonly used to introduce an oracle or pronouncement issued by a [...]
1) Nahum the prophet. a) Outside of the prophecy we have no definite details regarding his personal background. b) The name Nahum is from a Hebrew root meaning “compassion, consolation or comfort.” c) The name was not uncommon among the Jews (cf. Luke 3:25). d) He is referred to as Nahum the Elkoshite. e) The [...]