📖 Nahum — Chapter 1 (KJV)
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Nahum 1:1 The Rburden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
Nahum 1:2 RTGod is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and Tis furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.
Nahum 1:3 The LORD is Rslow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.
Nahum 1:4 He Rrebuketh the sea, and maketh it dry, and drieth up all the rivers: Bashan languisheth, and Carmel, and the flower of Lebanon languisheth.
Nahum 1:5 The Rmountains quake at him, and the hills melt, and the earth is burned at his presence, yea, the world, and all that dwell therein.
Nahum 1:6 Who Rcan stand before his indignation? and who can Tabide in the fierceness of his anger? his fury is poured out like fire, and the rocks are thrown down by him.
Nahum 1:7 The RLORD is good, a Tstrong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
Nahum 1:8 But Rwith an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof, and darkness shall pursue his enemies.
Nahum 1:9 What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time.
Nahum 1:10 For Rwhile they be folden together as thorns, and while they are drunken as drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry.
Nahum 1:11 There is Rone come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the LORD, Ta wicked counsellor.
Nahum 1:12 Thus saith the LORD; Though they be quiet, and likewise many, Ryet thus shall they be Tcut down, when he shall pass through. Though I have afflicted thee, I will afflict thee no more.
Nahum 1:13 For now Rwill I break his yoke from off thee, and will burst thy bonds in sunder.
Nahum 1:14 And the LORD hath Rgiven a commandment concerning thee, that no more of thy name be sown: out of the house of thy gods will I cut off the graven image and the molten image: I will make thy grave; for thou art vile.
Nahum 1:15 Behold Rupon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, Tkeep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for Tthe wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Nahum 1:1–6 — The Lord’s patience does not remove accountability
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The vision concerns Nineveh and declares the Lord’s vengeance against adversaries alongside patience and great power. Sea, mountains, and earth respond to him, raising the question of who can endure his anger.
Key Truth: Do not mistake patience for indifference to wickedness.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the …” (Nahum 1:1)
Find it in Nahum 1:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “He ____ the sea, and maketh it dry, and drieth up all …” (Nahum 1:4)
Find it in Nahum 1:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… indignation? and who can abide in the fierceness of his ____ ? his fury is poured out like fire, and the …” (Nahum 1:6)
Find it in Nahum 1:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Nahum 1:7–11 — A stronghold for trusters and an end to hostile counsel
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord is good and knows those trusting him in trouble. The same passage announces an overwhelming end for enemies and confronts evil imagined against him.
Key Truth: Place trust in the Lord rather than schemes against his ways.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… one come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the ____ , a wicked counsellor.” (Nahum 1:11)
Find it in Nahum 1:11 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an …” (Nahum 1:9)
Find it in Nahum 1:9 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “There is one come out of thee, that imagineth ____ against the LORD, a wicked counsellor.” (Nahum 1:11)
Find it in Nahum 1:11 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Nahum 1:12–15 — The yoke is broken and Judah hears peace
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord promises to break bonds, end the enemy’s name, and remove its images. Good tidings of peace call Judah to keep feasts and vows because the wicked oppressor is cut off.
Key Truth: Let deliverance lead to faithful worship.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ saith the LORD; Though they be quiet, and likewise many, …” (Nahum 1:12)
Find it in Nahum 1:12 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And the LORD hath given a ____ concerning thee, that no more of thy name be sown: …” (Nahum 1:14)
Find it in Nahum 1:14 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth ____ ! O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: …” (Nahum 1:15)
Find it in Nahum 1:15 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Jonah 4:2 — Jonah also confesses the Lord’s patience; Nahum emphasizes accountability for wickedness.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How should the Lord’s patience change your response to wrongdoing?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Nahum 1:1–6 (The Lord’s patience does not remove accountability) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Nahum 1:7–11 (A stronghold for trusters and an end to hostile counsel) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Nahum 1:12–15 (The yoke is broken and Judah hears peace) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. How are patience and accountability held together?
5. How is refuge connected with trust?
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