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Introduction:
Nahum, whose name means "comfort" or "consolation," is one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament. His prophetic ministry is primarily recorded in the Book of Nahum, which is the seventh book among the minor prophets.

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Nahum's prophecy is directed against the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, and serves as a message of judgment and impending doom for the city due to its wickedness and cruelty.

Historical Context:
Nahum's prophecy is believed to have been delivered sometime between 663 and 612 BC.

This period is marked by the decline of Assyrian power and the rise of the Babylonian Empire. The fall of Thebes (No-Amon) in 663 BC, mentioned in Nahum 3:8, provides a terminus post quem (earliest possible date), while the destruction of Nineveh in 612 BC offers a terminus ante quem (latest possible date) for Nahum's ministry.

Message and Themes:
The Book of Nahum is a vivid and poetic oracle against Nineveh.

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