# Nahum 01 đź“–: The Lord Is Slow to Anger
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> [!info] Table of Contents
> [[#đź“ś Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#đź“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#🧠Chapter Summary]]
> [[#✝️ Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application]]
> [[#đź’¬ Discussion Questions]]
> [[#✍️ Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#đź”— Related Passages/Cross Reference]]
> [[#🙏 Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#đź“‚ Internal Notes]]
## đź“ś Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
### Introduction
[[#Verse 01.]] This is an oracle about Nineveh; the book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite:
### God Takes Vengeance against His Enemies
[[#Verse 02.]] The Lord is a zealous and avenging God;
the Lord is avenging and very angry.
The Lord takes vengeance against his foes;
he sustains his rage against his enemies.
[[#Verse 03.]] The Lord is slow to anger but great in power;
the Lord will certainly not allow the wicked to go unpunished.
### The Divine Warrior Destroys His Enemies but Protects His People
He marches out in the whirlwind and the raging storm;
dark storm clouds billow like dust under his feet.
[[#Verse 04.]] He shouts a battle cry against the sea and makes it dry up;
he makes all the rivers run dry.
Bashan and Carmel wither;
the blossom of Lebanon withers.
[[#Verse 05.]]Â The mountains tremble before him,
the hills convulse;
the earth is laid waste before him,
the world and all its inhabitants are laid waste.
[[#Verse 06.]] No one can withstand his indignation!
No one can resist his fierce anger!
His wrath is poured out like volcanic fire,
boulders are broken up as he approaches.
[[#Verse 07.]] The Lord is good—
indeed, he is a fortress in time of distress,
and he protects those who seek refuge in him.
[[#Verse 08.]]Â But with an overwhelming flood
he will make a complete end of Nineveh;
he will drive his enemies into darkness.
### Denunciation and Destruction of Nineveh
[[#Verse 09.]] Whatever you plot against the Lord, he will completely destroy!
Distress will not arise a second time.
[[#Verse 10.]]Â Surely they will be totally consumed
like entangled thorn bushes,
like the drink of drunkards,
like very dry stubble.
[[#Verse 11.]] From you, O Nineveh, one has marched forth who plots evil against the Lord, a wicked military strategist.
### Oracle of Deliverance to Judah
[[#Verse 12.]] This is what the Lord says: “Even though they are powerful—
and what is more, even though their army is numerous—
nevertheless, they will be destroyed and trickle away! Although I afflicted you, I will afflict you no more.
[[#Verse 13.]] And now, I will break Assyria’s yoke bar from your neck;
I will tear apart the shackles that are on you.”
### Oracle of Judgment against the King of Nineveh
[[#Verse 14.]] The Lord has issued a decree against you:
“Your dynasty will come to an end.
I will destroy the idols and images in the temples of your gods.
I will desecrate your grave, because you are accursed!”
### Proclamation of the Deliverance of Judah
[[#Verse 15.]] (2:1) Look! A herald is running on the mountains!
A messenger is proclaiming deliverance:
“Celebrate your sacred festivals, O Judah!
Fulfill your sacred vows to praise God!
For never again will the wicked Assyrians invade you;
they have been completely destroyed.”
## đź“– Verse-by-Verse Commentary
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## 🤔 Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. Nahum's name means "comfort," fitting his message for oppressed Judah.
2. Nahum was from Elkosh (1:1), a town whose location is unknown.
3. Capernaum is often thought to mean "village of Nahum," though it is not known if it was named after the prophet.
4. 1:2-8 forms a partial acrostic poem, following part of the Hebrew alphabet.
5. Nahum 1:3 echoes Exodus 34:6-7 but emphasizes God's justice, while Jonah 4:2 emphasizes His mercy.
6. About a century after Nineveh repented under Jonah, Nahum announced its fall.
7. Bashan, Carmel, and Lebanon (1:4) were known for fertile land and forests, so their withering shows God's power.
8. Nahum likely prophesied between the fall of Thebes in 663 BC (3:8) and the fall of Nineveh in 612 BC.
9. 1:15 closely matches Isaiah 52:7, which Paul quotes in Romans 10:15.
10. In the Hebrew Bible, 1:15 is numbered 2:1.
## 🧠Chapter Summary
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## ✝️ Christ in This Chapter
Christ is the One whose feet bring good news of peace (1:15). Paul applies this picture to the gospel (Romans 10:15), and Jesus is the refuge who knows those who trust in Him (1:7; John 10:14).
## 🔎 Key Principles / 🛟 Life Application
> [!note] 🌱 Still growing. This section is on its way.
## đź’¬ Discussion Questions
1. Nahum says the Lord is slow to anger but will not leave the guilty unpunished (1:3). How do God's patience and justice fit together?
2. "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble" (1:7). When have you experienced God as your refuge?
3. God announces good news of peace to His oppressed people (1:15). What good news do you need to hear and share today?
## ✍️ Key Verses to Remember
- đź“– verse 3: The Lord is slow to anger and great in power; He will not leave the guilty unpunished.
- đź“– verse 7: The Lord is good, a refuge in the day of trouble, and He knows those who trust in Him.
- đź“– verse 15: Look on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news and proclaims peace.
## đź”— Related Passages/Cross Reference
- đź”— [[Romans 10#Verse 15.|Romans 10:15]] - How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.
- đź”— [[Isaiah 52#Verse 07.|Isaiah 52:7]] - The feet of the messenger who announces peace.
- đź”— [[Exodus 34#Verse 06.|Exodus 34:6-7]] - God is slow to anger and just.
- đź”— [[Psalm 46#Verse 01.|Psalm 46:1]] - God is our refuge and strength.
- đź”— [[2 Peter 03#Verse 09.|2 Peter 3:9]] - The Lord is patient.
## 🙏 Devotional Reflection
📝 SOAP: [[Nahum 01 - SOAP|The Lord’s Timetable]]
## đź“‚ Internal Notes