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Name: Book of Nahum
Author: the Prophet Nahum
Dating: late 7th century BCE
Book of Nahum:
In Hebrew, Nahum means "comfort," and the book of Nahum, one of the minor prophets
which was written before the exile to Babylon, consists of a poem about the the fall
of Nineveh to Chaldean (Neo-Babylonian) attackers in 612 BCE. These events are interpreted as
demonstrating God's control of history and plans for his chosen people.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
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