Both Testaments · Major figure
Nahum
A prophet of Judah who foretold the destruction of Nineveh and an ancestor of Jesus mentioned in Luke.
The name Nahum refers to two distinct individuals in the Bible. The prophet Nahum authored the book bearing his name, delivering a divine oracle concerning the judgment and fall of the Assyrian capital, Nineveh. A different Nahum is listed in the genealogy of Jesus Christ found in the Gospel of Luke.
In the text
Where Nahum appears
2 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Zacchaeus3 versesA wealthy chief tax collector in Jericho who sought to see Jesus and experienced a life-changing encounter.
- Lazarus15 versesA friend of Jesus from Bethany whom He raised from the dead, serving as a sign of Christ's authority over life.
- Martha12 versesA devoted follower of Jesus and sister of Lazarus and Mary, known for her hospitality and confession of faith.
- Amos8 versesA shepherd from Tekoa called by God to prophesy against the social injustice and idolatry of Israel.
- Elisha53 versesA prophet of Israel who succeeded Elijah and performed numerous miracles by the power of God.
- Shem17 versesThe eldest son of Noah who received his father's blessing and became the ancestor of the Semitic peoples.
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