Nahum 3 - Flashcard MC Questions
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How does Nahum label the city of Nineveh as it pronounces a woe on it (Nah 3:1)?

  • City of idols (correct)
  • City of cruelty
  • City of blood (correct)
  • City of injustice (correct)

    • What is Nineveh full of (Nah 2:1)?

  • Injustice
  • Wickedness
  • Lies (correct)
  • Death and destruction

    • What is Nineveh never without (Nah 3:1)?

  • Wickedness
  • Victims (correct)
  • Death
  • Oppression (correct)

    • All of the following were used to describe Nineveh's making piles of dead EXCEPT (Nah 3:2f)?

    <p>Sparkling armor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Nineveh's attacks over what do they stumble (Nah 3:3)?

    <p>Their own greed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nineveh is called the mistress of __________ (Nah 3:4)

    <p>Sorceries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Nineveh enslave the nations (Nah 3:4)?

    <p>By her prostitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Nineveh enslave the nations (Nah 3:4)?

    <p>By her witchcraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Lord Almighty said he was against Nineveh and what did he threaten to do to them before the nations (Nah 3:5)?

    <p>Lift their skirts over their face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will the Lord Almighty do against Nineveh before the nations (Nah 3:5)?

    <p>Humble them before the nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With what will God pelt Nineveh (Nah 3:6)?

    <p>Filth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With what will God treat Nineveh (Nah 3:6)?

    <p>Mercy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will God make Nineveh (Nah 3:6)?

    <p>An open pit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What city does God compare Nineveh to that was taken into exile (Nah 3:8)?

    <p>Thebes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thebes is located on what river (Nah 3:8)?

    <p>The Nile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the boundless strength of Thebes (Nah 3:9)?

    <p>Cush and Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were among the allies of Thebes (Nah 3:9)?

    <p>Ammon and Aram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All of the following happened to Thebes EXCEPT (Nah 3:10)

    <p>Her great men were put in chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Like Thebes, Nineveh will do all of the following in their day of calamity EXCEPT (Nah 3:11)

    <p>Flee to Aram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nahum say that their fortresses will be like (Nah 3:12)?

    <p>Fig trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the fig tree is shaken (Nah 3:12)?

    <p>The figs fall into the mouth of the eater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Nahum characterize Nineveh's troops (Nah 3:13)?

    <p>Fearful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To whom are the gates of Nineveh's land wide open (Nah 3:13)?

    <p>Enemies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Nahum admonish Nineveh to draw water for (Nah 3:14)?

    <p>The siege</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does he tell Nineveh to do for the siege they are about to experience (Nah 3:14)?

    <p>Fortify the king's palace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nineveh's Descriptions and Accusations

    • Nahum labels Nineveh as the "City of Blood" due to its violent history.
    • The city is characterized by being full of lies, indicative of its deceitful nature.
    • Nineveh is never without victims, reflecting its oppressive and cruel practices.

    Violence and Consequences

    • Descriptions of Nineveh's destruction include sounds like the crack of whips, galloping horses, and the clash of chariots, but exclude "sparkling armor" as a descriptor.
    • In battles, Nineveh stumbles over corpses, showcasing the extensive loss of life resulting from its violent actions.

    Sorcery and Prostitution

    • Nineveh is referred to as the "mistress of sorceries," highlighting its reliance on witchcraft and mystical practices.
    • The city enslaved nations through prostitution and witchcraft, demonstrating moral and ethical decay.

    Divine Judgment

    • The Lord declares He is against Nineveh and threatens to expose its nakedness before nations, symbolizing total humiliation.
    • God intends to pelt Nineveh with filth and treat it with contempt, emphasizing a total rejection of the city.

    Thebes as a Symbol

    • Nineveh is compared to Thebes, which suffered a fate of exile and destruction despite its strength due to allies like Cush and Egypt.
    • Thebes was situated on the Nile River, bolstering its significance in the region.

    Future Predictions for Nineveh

    • In calamity, like Thebes, Nineveh is predicted to become drunk, hide, and seek refuge from enemies, but will not flee to Aram.
    • Its fortresses are likened to fig trees, suggesting they will offer little protection when shaken.

    Weakness and Vulnerability

    • Nahum characterizes Nineveh's troops as weaklings, indicating a loss of power and morale.
    • The gates of Nineveh's land are open to enemies, suggesting that it is vulnerable to attack.

    Preparedness for Siege

    • Nineveh is advised to draw water in preparation for an impending siege, implying urgency in fortifying their defenses.
    • The call to action includes repairing brickwork and storing food, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation they face.

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    Test your knowledge of Nahum Chapter 3 with these flashcard-style multiple choice questions. This quiz covers key themes and phrases related to the city of Nineveh, including its characteristics and the judgments pronounced against it. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of this prophetic book.

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