Nahum
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Nahum in the Bible?
An Old Testament prophet who foretold the destruction of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Nahum helps trace the ancestral line of Jesus as presented in the Gospel of Luke, connecting him to earlier biblical figures.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Nahum reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Nahum in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Nahum clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Nahum." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/nahum/