Nahum is one of the 12 books of Minor Prophets (“Trei Asar”), taking place in the 7th century BCE. Unlike most other prophets, Nahum (whose name means “comfort”) does not rebuke or call for reform, but instead praises God and celebrates the downfall of the powerful and oppressive Assyrian empire. He describes the destruction of its capital, Nineveh, and the resulting salvation of Israel.