Nahum in the King James Version

Chapters

• 1
• 2
• 3

About Nahum

From Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary.

This prophet denounces the certain and approaching destruction of the Assyrian empire, particularly of Nineveh, which is described very minutely. Together with this is consolation for his countrymen, encouraging them to trust in God.

Chapter by chapter

Matthew Henry's summary of each chapter.

Nahum 1. The justice and power of the Lord. (1-8) The overthrow of the Assyrians. (9-15)

Nahum 2. Nineveh's destruction foretold. (1-10) The true cause, their sinning against God, and his appearing against them. (11-13)

Nahum 3. The sins and judgments of Nineveh. (1-7) Its utter destruction. (8-19)