Lesson 82: Ho-hum or Nahum

Nahum prophesied against one of the most vicious enemies of God’s people. The Assyrian Empire conquered and enslaved all the nations of the world with indescribable cruelty. God had made a covenant with Abraham, “I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you.” Nahum spoke words of comfort to Judah: Nineveh, the capital city of their enemy would soon be destroyed. God would deal with the Assyrians harshly and punish them for their cruel sins.