Nahum Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of the book of Nahum with 10 multiple-choice Bible questions, each with an explanation and the chapter to read.
What city does Nahum prophesy against?
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1. What city does Nahum prophesy against?
- A) Babylon
- B) Nineveh (correct answer)
- C) Jerusalem
- D) Tyre
Answer: Nineveh. Nahum's prophecy is specifically directed at Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. Nahum 1
2. What does Nahum say will happen to Nineveh?
- A) It will be destroyed (correct answer)
- B) It will be spared
- C) It will be rebuilt
- D) It will prosper
Answer: It will be destroyed. Nahum proclaims the imminent destruction of Nineveh due to its wickedness. Nahum 1
3. Which imagery does Nahum use to describe God's judgment?
- A) A mighty river
- B) A soft rain
- C) A gentle breeze
- D) A consuming fire (correct answer)
Answer: A consuming fire. Nahum describes God's judgment using the imagery of a consuming fire, emphasizing His power. Nahum 1
4. What does Nahum say about the Assyrian warriors?
- A) They are peaceful
- B) They will be defeated (correct answer)
- C) They will escape
- D) They are invincible
Answer: They will be defeated. Nahum predicts the defeat of the Assyrian warriors as part of God's judgment against Nineveh. Nahum 2
5. How does Nahum describe Nineveh's rulers?
- A) Just and fair
- B) Wise and knowledgeable
- C) Corrupt and ruthless (correct answer)
- D) Kind and merciful
Answer: Corrupt and ruthless. Nahum characterizes the rulers of Nineveh as corrupt and ruthless, contributing to the city's downfall. Nahum 3
6. What does Nahum say will happen to Nineveh's idols?
- A) They will be worshiped
- B) They will be restored
- C) They will be destroyed (correct answer)
- D) They will be hidden
Answer: They will be destroyed. Nahum proclaims that Nineveh's idols will be destroyed as part of God's judgment. Nahum 1
7. What does Nahum call Nineveh in chapter 3?
- A) A city of peace
- B) A city of joy
- C) A city of light
- D) A city of bloodshed (correct answer)
Answer: A city of bloodshed. Nahum refers to Nineveh as a city of bloodshed, highlighting its violence and evil ways. Nahum 3
8. What event does Nahum foresee for Nineveh's future?
- A) A prosperous era
- B) Complete desolation (correct answer)
- C) A time of peace
- D) A great revival
Answer: Complete desolation. Nahum foretells complete desolation for Nineveh due to God's judgment against its wickedness. Nahum 3
9. How does Nahum describe the fate of Nineveh's strongholds?
- A) They will stand forever
- B) They will be fortified
- C) They will be laid waste (correct answer)
- D) They will be expanded
Answer: They will be laid waste. Nahum declares that Nineveh's strongholds will be laid waste as part of its destruction. Nahum 2
10. What is the tone of Nahum's prophecy?
- A) Joyful
- B) Solemn (correct answer)
- C) Celebratory
- D) Indifferent
Answer: Solemn. Nahum's prophecy carries a solemn tone as it announces the destruction of Nineveh for its sins. Nahum 1