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The writer    The book of Nahum was penned after the Assyrians triumphed over the Northern Kingdom in 722 BC. The name Nahum itself holds the meaning of "comforted," reflecting his role as a minister to the southern kingdom of Judah.       Nahum's prophetic message revolved around the imminent downfall of Nineveh. This prophecy brought solace to the inhabitants of Judah who endured constant harassment from the Assyrians following the collapse of the Northern Kingdom. The Assyrians' relentless aggressions against Judah were documented in 2 Kings 18:13-15. In due course , Nahum's prophecy found fulfillment when the Babylonians conquered the Assyrians, resulting in the capture of Nineveh in 612 BC.   Key verse   Nahum 1:7  The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.    During Nahum's ministry, the people of Judah endured brutal aggression from the Assyrians. In the midst of their suffering, the ve...

Bible reference:  Matthew 14:1-13   Our conscience   In this passage of the Bible, the Holy Spirit gave us an account of King Herod's guilty conscience when he heard about the miracles of the Lord Jesus. He thought the Lord was the resurrected John the Baptist which he beheaded.    King Herod killed John the Baptist when he was celebrating his birthday. On that occasion, his daughter danced for the King and his ministers. He was so pleased with the dancing that he made a carte blanche offer to his daughter as a reward. When his daughter consulted Herodias (her mother) on what she should answer the King, her mother ordered her to ask for the head of John the Baptist. John was imprisoned during that time because he rebuked King Herod for taking Herodias, his brother's wife. When Herod heard the request, he was sorry for making such an offer to his daughter. Although wicked, he did not wish to sin in this manner. He could not retract his statement because all his ...