The Book of Nahum is attributed to the prophet Nahum, who likely lived in Judah. Though little is known about his personal background, his message centers on the city of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. Nahum’s prophecy was probably written sometime between 663 and 612 BC, before Nineveh’s dramatic fall.

Nahum’s short book focuses on the coming judgment against Nineveh, a city once spared in the days of Jonah but now known for its cruelty and oppression. Through vivid poetry, Nahum describes the downfall of Assyria as both inevitable and deserved, offering comfort to the people of Judah who had suffered under Assyrian dominance.

Despite its focus on judgment, Nahum reminds readers that God cares about justice and hears the cries of those who are oppressed. The book emphasizes that while empires rise and fall, God’s character remains constant—He is both powerful and good.