Forth. Some understand this of Sennacherib. But as his attempt against the people seems to have been prior to the prophecy of Nahum, we may better understand it of Holofernes. (Challoner) --- One. Septuagint, "a most wicked thought against the Lord, devising opposition." (Haydock) --- We may render, "hath come," &c., alluding to Sennacherib and Rabsaces, Isaias xxxvi. 18. and xxxvii. 23. (Calmet)
Verse Nahum 1:11. _IMAGINETH EVIL AGAINST THE LORD_] Such were _Pul_, 2 Kings 15:10, _Tiglath-pileser_, 2 Kings 15:29; _Shalmaneser_,...
THERE IS ONE COME OUT OF THEE - that is, Nineveh, “that imagineth” deviseth, , “evil, Lord, Sennacherib, against the the rod of God’s anger” Isaiah 10:5, yet who “meant not so,” as God meant. “And thi...
ANALYSIS AND ANNOTATIONS CHAPTER 1 The Purpose of God in Dealing with the Assyrian Oppressor _ 1. The superscription (Nahum 1:1) _ 2. Jehovah's majesty in judgment (Nahum 1:2) 3. His people comfo...
NAHUM 1:11; NAHUM 1:14; NAHUM 2:1; NAHUM 2:3. THE FALL OF NINEVEH. Nahum 1:11.
OF. Genitive of Origin. App-17. THEE: i.e. Nineveh (feminine) EVIL. Hebrew. _ra'a_. App-44. A WICKED COUNSELLOR. a counselor of Belial. The counsellor probably. Rabshakeh; and Belial. Sennacherib....
_GOD IS A GOD THAT EXPECTS US TO KEEP OUR PROMISES -- NAHUM 1:10-15:_ During the days of Jonah the people of Nineveh promised to leave sin and serve God. They did not keep their promises and the pay w...
THERE IS ONE COME OUT, &C.— _Wherefore comes there out from thee him who meditated evil against the Lord, and used wicked counsels?_ Pointing out Sennacherib, who reproached the living God in the epis...
THE UTTER ANNIHILATION OF NINEVEH! Nahum 1:9-13 RV. What do ye devise against Jehovah? he will make a full end; affliction shall not rise up the second time. For entangled like thorns, and drunken as...
There is one come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the LORD, a wicked counsellor. THERE IS ONE COME OUT OF THEE, THAT IMAGINETH EVIL AGAINST THE LORD - the cause of Nineveh's overthrow; Se...
1:11 counsellor. (d-15) Lit. 'a counsellor of Belial.'...
GOD'S VENGEANCE ON HIS PEOPLE'S ENEMIES. DELIVERANCE FOR JUDAH 1, 2. Superscription: 'Oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of prophesying of Nahum the Elkoshite.' A. theological introduct...
NAHUM, *PROPHET OF COMFORT NAHUM _GORDON CHURCHYARD_ Comfort them; comfort my people, says the *LORD (Isaiah 40:1). (‘Comfort’ means ‘stop them suffering and make them strong’. ‘*LORD’ is a speci...
(9-15) The first revelation of God’s judgment, by the awful overthrow of Sennacherib’s invading army in the reign of Hezekiah....
COME OUT OF THEE. — Another possible rendering is, _He has retired from thee_ [_i.e., Jerusalem_]_, who imagineth..._ We prefer the rendering of the Authorised Version, and regard the verse as address...
מִמֵּ֣ךְ יָצָ֔א חֹשֵׁ֥ב עַל ־יְהוָ֖ה רָעָ֑ה י
THE VENGEANCE OF THE LORD Nahum 1:1 THE prophet Nahum, as we have seen, arose probably in Judah, if not about the same time as Zephaniah and Jeremiah, then a few years later. Whether he prophesied be...
GOD'S GOODNESS AND RIGHTEOUS ANGER Nahum 1:1-15 The native city of Nahum was Elkosh, near the Lake of Galilee. The name Capernaum means literally “the village of Nahum.” He lived about 150 years afte...
The prophet preceded the announcement of a verdict of vengeance by a section dealing wholly with Jehovah Himself. As to His character, He is a God of vengeance, and yet the central fact of His nature...
There is [one] (m) come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the LORD, a wicked counsellor. (m) Which may be understood either of Sennacherib, or of the whole body of the people of Nineveh....
It is very evident that the Prophet's whole discourse is directed to warn the Ninevites, who thought of destroying Israel, that they should thereby only hasten their own destruction. And the event in...
Lectures on the Minor Prophets. W. Kelly. Singular was the reproach of the Jews in the time of our Lord (John 7:52); for there were prophets who had arisen out of Galilee. Jonah and Nahum were both G...
The Prophet now shows why God was so exceedingly displeased with the Assyrians, and that was, because he would, as a protector of his Church, defend the distressed against those who unjustly oppressed...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 1, 2, AND 3. If we were to examine closely the different characters of the nations who have been connected with the people of God, we should perhaps find in e...
THERE IS [ONE] COME OUT OF THEE,.... That is, out of Nineveh, as the Targum explains it; meaning Sennacherib, who had his royal seat and palace there; or Rabshakeh that was sent from hence by him with...
There is [one] come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the LORD, a wicked counsellor. Ver. 11. _There is one come out of thee that imagineth evil against the Lord_] Many there are, but one amon...
_There is one come out of thee_ Or, _one hath gone forth of thee._ This is probably meant of Sennacherib, who uttered so many reproaches and blasphemies against the true God, one of whose royal seats...
There is one come out of thee, namely, Sennacherib or one of the other rulers who invaded Judah, THAT IMAGINETH EVIL AGAINST THE LORD, meditating and speaking in this sense, A WICKED COUNSELOR, one wh...
THE DIVINE COUNSEL CONCERNING THE JUDGMENT UPON NINEVEH. God, who is at the same time the God of the covenant and the almighty Sovereign of the universe, states that He has fully decided to bring abo...
A WICKED COUNSELOR: _ Heb._ a counsellor of Belial...
9-15 There is a great deal plotted against the Lord by the gates of hell, and against his kingdom in the world; but it will prove in vain. With some sinners God makes quick despatch; and one way or o...
THERE IS ONE: this is a very usual dialect to express an uncertain number; several are contained in such one; though if you will determine it to one single person, it is very like it may be Sennacheri...
Nahum 1:11 forth H3318 (H8804) plots H2803 (H8802) evil H7451 LORD H3068 wicked H1100 counselor H3289 ...
GOD'S PURPOSE TOWARDS NINEVEH (NAHUM 1:9 A). God purposes to destroy Nineveh once and for all. Nahum 1:9 ‘What do you imagine against YHWH? He will make a full end. Affliction will not rise up the...
CONTENTS: Jehovah's holiness and power. Nineveh's destruction forecasted. CHARACTERS: God, Nahum. CONCLUSION: The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against His enemies, and His favor and mercy ar...
Nahum 1:1. _The burden of Nineveh Nahum the Elkoshite._ This refers to a village of Galilee, the native place of Nahum, who in point of talent was among the first of the Hebrew prophets. Yet nothing o...
_There is one come out of thee, that imagineth evil against the Lord, a wicked counsellor._ CORRUPT KINGS These words suggest a few thoughts concerning human kings and kingdoms. I. Human kings are...
NAHUM—NOTE ON NAHUM 1:9 The Lord’s Coming Judgment on Nineveh and Deliverance of Judah. In these verses Nahum alternates between the Lord’s coming judgment on Nineveh and his gracious deliverance of J...
NAHUM—NOTE ON NAHUM 1:11 WORTHLESS COUNSELOR refers either to a particular wicked Assyrian king or to the series of kings who reigned in Nineveh after Sennacherib made that city the capital....
CRITICAL NOTES.] Nahum 1:9.] The city must be destroyed and its inhabitants perish. IMAGINE] By means of defence to ward off danger. SECOND] time from Assyria (cf. Isaiah 51:17; 2 Samuel 20:10)....
EXPOSITION NAHUM 1:1 Part I. THE JUDGMENT UPON NINEVEH DECREED BY GOD. NAHUM 1:1 § 1. _The heading of the book. _The book has a double ti
Tonight, let's turn now to the book of Nahum. Again, just three Chapter s long and they're even short Chapter s. So, we should have a relatively short Bible study tonight in Nahum. He introduces the s...
1 Samuel 2:12; 2 Chronicles 13:7; 2 Chronicles 32:15; 2 Kings 18:13;...
Come — Sennacherib, or Rabshekah. Thee — From Nineveh. Against the Lord — Against the people of the Lord, 2 Chronicles 32:1....