150 years earlier, Jonah had gone to Nineveh to preach repentance and it happened. But now, the Ninevites have turned back to their old ways and are living in sin and idolatry. This time it is Nahum who is sent to preach repentance. It does not work this time and Nineveh is judged by the Lord, and brought under the dominion of Babylon. It would be so hard on them that they would have no descendants to bear their names. Nahum is also telling the people of Judah to not despair as the Assyrians would soon be getting what they deserved for their brutality.
Impressions: How many nations today have been founded under God's principles, yet have strayed from his precepts? Is it just a matter of time before judgement comes upon them?
Readability: 2 stars
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