Nahum 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a significant influence in my life and ministry. The name nahum is an abbreviated form of the name nehemiah, which means comfort of yahweh. Studies in the book of nahum download ebook pdf, epub. When god is your enemy commentary on the book of nahum pdf. The author of the prophecy is named simply nahum the elkoshite 1. It is probable that nahum did by word of mouth prophesy many things concerning israel and judah, as it is certain that jonah did 2 kgs. Ashurbanipal, king of assyria, against egypt, which resulted in the fall of thebes, occurred about 663 bc. Date two points of interest help us date the book of nahum. The church will be the bride of christ and in an exalted position.
The first two poems are macca bean, but the last two were written by a hebrew poet who presidents address at the annual meeting of the society of biblical literature and exegesis, new york, dec. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Each volume is the work of a scholar who stands at the pinnacle of his. Reading the chapter before looking at the notes, while working with the notes, and after finishing with the notes will give each researcher a powerful sense of the series of meanings within each chapter. Try the collegeville bible commentary cbc a simple and easy guide to reading and understanding the bible. The central theme of the book of nahum is the overthrow of the greatest capital city of the ancient gentile world in the 7 th century bc. Bible study guide book of nahum united church of god.
Nahum 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Robertsons study of the books of nahum, habakkuk, and zephaniah is a contribution to the new international commentalry on the old testament, a commentary which strives to achieve a balance between technical information and homileticdevotional interpretation. It may be that elkosh was in the region of galilee because the city of capernaum matthew 4. Travers exegesis that includes careful attention to internal matters theme and development, structure, and features of literary stylecan help resolve perennial problems of interpretation. Armerding, nahum, in the expositors bible commentary, vii. The judgment of nineveh and the comfort of judah both reveal the sovereignty, righteousness, and grace of yahweh. Probably the identity of the prophet is obscured so his message.
His book comes in chronological order between micah and habakkuk in the bible. The book of nahum, a collection of prophecies on the fate of nineveh. The great city against which the word of the lord is here delivered. One hundred years later, during the time of nahum, the assyrians had. Some words have been emphasized by the author of this commentary using bold or italics. Nahum could well have lived there and have prophesied to nineveh, as daniel did to babylon later on. Thesis statement to focus on the big idea analytical outline to guide the understanding devotional questions to encourage life application representative quotations to stimulate deeper insight this data file. When proud sinners are brought down, others should learn not to lift themselves up. International standard bible encyclopedia 1915 nahum. Nahum 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Highly recommended numerous quotes from excellent expositors and commentaries. The jps torah commentary series guides readers through the words and ideas of the torah. Holman christian standard bible the oracle concerning nineveh. His word pictures are superb, his rhetorical skill is beyond praise.
There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Commentary on jonah, micah, nahum christian classics ethereal. This is all that is known of the writer of this book. Download pdf the collegeville bible commentary free online. Nahum 3 chapter 2 we now come closer to nineveh, that great city. Commentary to nahum john schultz bible commentaries. Elkosh was a city in assyria, a few miles north of the ruins of nineveh. The eight handbooks were dedicated to people who, in different ways, had a. One such difficulty involves the unity and authorship of the book of nahum.
Sometime around 760 bc, god sent jonah to nineveh to preach repentance and hope to the assyrian people, a message they heard and adoptedat least for a time. Nahum 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Nahum overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides a freeflowing commentary on the entire text of each biblical book, along with background material. Jonahs mission to nineveh was probably sometime in the first half of the eighth century b. We dont know exactly when nahum gave this prophecy. Nineveh was the place concerned, and the assyrian monarchy, which that. The book of nahum is one that is neglected because it is so obscure, and so small that it is seldom read and much less frequently understood. Nahums book is a sequel to, and a dramatic contrast with, the book of jonah. The collegeville bible commentary series contains timetested analysis, from a wide variety of authors, that provides a fresh approach for those looking.
This pdf file is from the christian classics ethereal library. Regarded as one of the reformations best interpreters of scripture, calvin is an apt commentator. The burden of nineveh of nineveh, see note on jonah 3. The mission of the ccel is to make classic christian books available to the. Those eight books are now combined into the onevolume bridgeway bible commentary, which is a companion in size, style and format to the bridgeway bible dictionary, an a to z of biblical information. Get ebooks rashi s commentary on the torah on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Nahum 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Very little is known about nahum himself and his name only occurs here in the entire old. Once extracted, it is broken down into 2 parts the old and new testament. The sole purpose of nahums prophecy was to breach the wall of hope. Nahum 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Ninevehs fall, which is nahum s theme, would bring comfort to judah. In this small volume, john calvin provides an interesting commentary on the books of jonah, micah, and nahum. Wiersbe, nahum, in the bible exposition commentaryprophets, p. In english bibles, verse 15 ends chapter 1 of nahum. Pdf the book of nahum 2018 edition gary everett, mdiv dmin. Nahums singular focus on the impending judgment of nineveh offers a continuation of the story that began in jonah. Transcribed and edited by david sielaff, august 20. Ninevehs fall, which is nahums theme, would bring comfort to judah. Commentary on jonah, micah, nahum john calvin download. The true cause, their sinning against god, and his appearing against them. All scripture is inspired by god and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for.
The editio princeps of the text is to be found in djd v. They will rebel against the rod of ironthe enforced righteousness that will characterize his reign. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Book of nahum overview insight for living ministries. Understanding genesis by nahum m sarna download ebook pdf. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of nahum. He that dashes in pieces is come up before thy face, at the beginning of the second chapter of nahum, refers to judas maccabeaus. Nahum inductive bible study for youth every child ministries. Nahum 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. A new translation with introduction and commentary.
Nahum 2 nineveh conquered this chapter is a masterpiece of ancient literature, unsurpassed for its graphic portrayal of a military assault. Date, as related to assyrian history 1 the revolt of shamashshumukin 2 the invasion of 625. Bible study guide book of nahum saturday, august 24, 2012 background on nahum the name nahum means comfort and is related to the name nehemiah, meaning the lord comforts or comfort of the lord. Bewer, critical and exegetical commentary on micah, zephaniah, nahum, habak. When the prophets were sent to denounce judgments against a nation, or city, their message, or prophecy, was usually called the burden of that people, or place.
About a hundred years before, at jonahs preaching, the ninevites repented, and were spared, yet, soon after, they became worse than ever. If it is not listed below, then it is not contained in this listing. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. Literary analysis of the unity of nahum gordon college. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. View in pdf format pdf this material is in the public domain. The lord has given a command concerning you, nineveh. The prophets name means comfort, and his word of comfort is for judah, the lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and he knoweth them that trust in him nahum 1. Although in many lessons the writer or teacher decides on a lesson aim the main. Nahum received a divine vision that revealed a condemning judgment against nineveh and assyria nahum 3. In particular, he frequently offers his own translations of a passage, explaining the subtleties and nuances of his translation. The nahum commentary or pesher nahum, labelled 4qpnah cave 4, qumran, pesher, nahum or 4q169, was among the dead sea scrolls in cave 4 of qumran that was discovered in august 1952. Nahum is not quoted in the new testament, although there may be an allusion to nahum 1. Christ in all the scriptures a m hodgkin the destruction of nineveh is the one burden of nahum.
Hence, the activity of nahum must be placed somewhere. To jonahs dismay, the ninevites listened to his message, repented, and were spared gods judgment. The book of nahum is not a prophecy, but a liturgical collection of four poems. All old testament scripture quotations in the hebrew text are taken. The pulpit commentary by spence exell download online. The name nahum occurs in the new testament where it is found in lukes genealogy of our lord jesus christ. But every portion of scripture is indispensable, each has its own contribution to make.
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