Nahum 01: A Strong Refuge

Empires can look invincible from street level. Nahum 1 lifts our eyes higher, where storm and refuge share the same sky—and where God’s justice and goodness move with purpose. We sit with Judah under the shadow of Assyria and listen to a prophet named “comfort” announce a future no one feels yet but everyone needs. We start by setting the scene: Assyria has already crushed Israel, and Nineveh’s menace hangs over Judah. Then comes the twist—this is the unexpected sequel to Jonah. A century af...