Tag: Nahum

[:en]”Ishtar”, a harlot, was the Assyrian goddess of sex and war.  They have abandoned truth and committed sin to gain wealth and pleasure.   Their shame will soon be exposed.  They will become drunk and seek refuge from the enemy.  Their city would fall into the enemy’s hands.  The enemies will empty the city of people… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Nahum 3[:]

[:en]Nahum was called to announce to the people of Israel that judgment was imminent.  Nahum means “comfort”.  His message brought comfort to the Jews who were under the cruel rule of the Assyrians.  The book focuses on the holy character of God who cannot allow sin to go unpunished. The Lord’s anger was against Nineveh… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Nahum 1[:]