Definition
Nahum is a Hebrew name meaning "comforter" or "full of consolation." 😊 The book of Nahum focuses almost entirely on the destruction of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. It conveys a sense of justice and divine retribution. Nahum paints a vivid picture of the fall of a powerful empire. It serves as a reminder that no evil lasts forever. Think of it as a historical record of karma in action.