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Minor Prophets, Part 2: Babylonian Crisis

  1. Lesson One
    Nahum
    23 Activities
    |
    3 Assessments
  2. Lesson Two
    Zephaniah
    22 Activities
    |
    3 Assessments
  3. Lesson Three
    Habakkuk
    19 Activities
    |
    4 Assessments
  4. Lesson Four
    Joel and Josiah
    24 Activities
    |
    2 Assessments
  5. Lesson Five
    Interpreting Prophecy
    34 Activities
    |
    7 Assessments
  6. Course Wrap-up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
    |
    1 Assessment

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Minor Prophets, Part 2: Babylonian Crisis Nahum In | A Symbol for Nahum
Lesson 1, Activity 3

In | A Symbol for Nahum

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While God appointed Assyria to take over Israel, this cruel nation did what it always did—it took things too far. They terrorized the people, systematically murdering many and repopulating captives throughout the empire. One of their central tactics for conquering cities was to dam up water sources so inhabitants would either starve or surrender. This was an exceptionally cruel tactic, even for the ancient world. We’ll discuss this more Behind the Text. 

Nahum prophesies that Assyria’s water will be dammed up and diverted to the peoples they’ve terrorized, including Israel. They will become victims of their own brutality.

The river gates are thrown open

   and the palace collapses

It is decreed that Nineveh

   be exiled and carried away.

Her female slaves moan like doves

   and beat on their breasts. 

Nineveh is like a pool

   whose water is draining away.

“Stop! Stop!” they cry,

   but no one turns back.

Nahum 2:8 NIV