Nahum by Nahum (-1900)
Nahum is a work of the Bible found in the Old Testament. It is a prophetic book, written by the prophet Nahum, and is believed to have been written around 663 BC. The book of Nahum is a short book, consisting of only three chapters. It is a prophecy of judgment against the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire. Nahum predicts the destruction of Nineveh, which would come to pass in 612 BC. The book of Nahum is a message of hope for the people of Judah, who were oppressed by the Assyrians. It is a reminder that God is in control and will bring justice to those who have wronged His people. Nahum also contains a message of comfort for those who have suffered at the hands of their oppressors. It reminds them that God will bring justice and will ultimately triumph over evil. The book of Nahum is a reminder that God is in control and will bring justice to those who have wronged His people. It is a message of hope and comfort for those who have suffered at the hands of their oppressors.
By Nahum · First published -1900 · Genre: Religious Text, Historical Text, Poetry · 3 chapters · 1,280 words
First lines
The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.
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Nahum is listed on Textopian as a novel by Nahum, dated 1900 BCE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Nahum
- Date: 1900 BCE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Text, Historical Text, Poetry, Prophetic Text
- Length: 1,280 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 47 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Text — Nahum is a book of the Bible, which is a collection of religious texts.
- Historical Text — Nahum is a book of the Bible, which contains historical accounts of events.
- Poetry — Nahum is a book of the Bible, which contains poetic passages.
- Prophetic Text — Nahum is a book of the Bible, which contains prophetic passages.
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