The Prophet & His Purpose
What is the name of the book’s author, as mentioned in the first verse
Nahum
According to Nahum 1:3, is God considered "quick to anger" or "slow to anger"?
Slow to Anger
Which major city was the target of Nahum’s prophecy of destruction?
Nineveh
In Nahum 3:1, Nineveh is given a gruesome nickname. What is it?
The "Bloody City"
What specific town was Nahum from
Elkosh
Nahum 1:7 describes God as a "strong hold" (refuge) in times of what
Trouble
Nineveh was the capital city of which world-dominating empire
Assyria
What fierce animal does Nahum use to symbolize Nineveh and its king in chapter 2?
A Lion
What does the name "Nahum" mean in Hebrew
Comfort or Consolation
in Nahum’s opening poem, what part of nature is described as "the dust of His feet"?
The clouds
Nahum 1:8 predicts that Nineveh will be destroyed by what natural force?
An overrunning (or overflowing) flood
What Egyptian city (also known as No-Amon) does Nahum use as a warning of a "secure" city that still fell?
Thebes
Besides Jonah, who is the only other "Minor Prophet" to focus their entire message on the city of Nineveh?
Nahum
Name the three specific adjectives used in Nahum 1:2 to describe God’s reaction to His enemies.
Jealous, avenging (or revenging), and wrathful (or furious)
In chapter 2, what specific color are the shields and garments of the soldiers attacking Nineveh?
Red or scarlet
In the final chapter, Nahum compares Nineveh’s many merchants and guards to what swarm of insects?
Grasshoppers or locusts
During which period of Israel's history did Nahum likely prophesy?
The Divided Period
in Nahum 1:4, which two specific regions of Israel/Palestine are said to "wither" or "languish" at God's rebuke?
Bashan and Carmel
Who is the person named Huzzab (Nahum 2:7), and what is predicted to happen to her?
She is believed to be the Queen of Nineveh, and she is to be "led away captive".
According to the very last verse of the book, what is the reaction of everyone who hears the news of the Assyrian king's fall?
They clap their hands