Nahum 1:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nahum 1:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nahum 1:1 is a verse from the book of Nahum in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nahum 1:1 — KJV
“The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.”
— Nahum 1:1 (KJV)
Nahum 1:1 in Context — About the Book of Nahum
Nahum announces the fall of Nineveh — the brutal Assyrian capital that had terrorized nations for generations. Its comfort is fierce: the Lord is slow to anger but will not leave the guilty unpunished, and He is a refuge in trouble for those who trust in Him.
Cross-References for Nahum 1:1
“Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat? book: Heb. words”
Shares key themes with Nahum 1:1: book, vision
“Now concerning his sons, and the greatness of the burdens laid upon him, and the repairing of the house of God, behold, they are written in the story of the book of the kings. And Amaziah his son reigned in his stead. repairing: Heb. founding story: or, commentary”
Shares key themes with Nahum 1:1: burden, book
“Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, and in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel. goodness: Heb. kindnesses”
Shares key themes with Nahum 1:1: book, vision
“And they removed the burnt offerings, that they might give according to the divisions of the families of the people, to offer unto the LORD, as it is written in the book of Moses. And so did they with the oxen.”
Shares key themes with Nahum 1:1: book, vision
“And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses. as it is...: Chaldee, according to the writing”
Shares key themes with Nahum 1:1: book, vision
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