Nahum: Chapters, Verses & Reading Time
Old Testament · Minor Prophets · Book 34 of 66
- Chapters
- 3
- Verses
- 47
- Words*
- 1,144
- Reading time*
- 5 min
About Nahum
Nahum announces the downfall of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian empire that had brutally oppressed many nations, including Israel. For Judah, the message of Nineveh's fall is good news.
Well-known passages: Nahum 1:7 · Nahum 1:15
How long does it take to read Nahum?
Nahum has 3 chapters and 47 verses. At an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading all of Nahum takes about 5 min. You can easily read it in one sitting.
Chapters of Nahum
The number of verses in each chapter of Nahum:
- Nahum 115 verses
- Nahum 213 verses
- Nahum 319 verses
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* Word counts are from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain), an English translation. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed for English non-fiction; your pace, language, and translation will vary. Verse counts follow the versification My Bible Log uses for tracking.