The book of
Nahum
Assyria, the superpower of the ancient Near East, is known for its barbaric violence and military strength. In the book of Nahum, the prophet boldly prophesies its downfall. Though Nineveh, its capital city, briefly repented with the prophet Jonah, Nahum foretells the destruction of this once again morally bankrupt nation.
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Simile
/ sim·i·le / noun
A "like" or "as" comparison used to express a point.
Metaphor
/ met·a·phor / noun
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them.
Elkosh
/ ĕl’ kŏsh / proper noun
A term used to identify Nahum the prophet, possibly also a geographical location.
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