1. What is known of ancient Nineveh?

“THE pronouncement against Nineveh.” (Nah. 1:1) Nahum’s prophecy opens with these ominous words.

3. (a) In what way is the meaning of Nahum’s name appropriate? (b) To what period does Nahum’s prophecy belong?

³ Nahum’s prophecy, though short, is packed with interest. All that we know of the prophet himself is contained in the opening verse 1:1: “The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.”