Nahum key verses

Nahum 1:2 “The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and wrathful; the LORD takes vengeance on his adversaries.”

God’s justice against evil

Nahum 1:3 “The LORD is slow to anger and great in power, and the LORD will by no means clear the guilty.”

God’s patience and His justice

Nahum 1:7 “The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.”

God as refuge for those who trust Him

Nahum 1:15 “Behold, upon the mountains, the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace!”

The good news of the tyrant’s fall

Nahum 2:13 “Behold, I am against you, declares the LORD of hosts.”

God’s opposition to the proud city

Nahum 3:1 “Woe to the bloody city, all full of lies and plunder — no end to the prey!”

The indictment of Nineveh’s violence

Nahum 3:19 “All who hear the news about you clap their hands over you. For upon whom has not come your unceasing evil?”

The fitting end of a tyrant