Question 1

What is Nineveh called today?

Accepted Answer

In the modern day today, Nineveh is now known as Mosul, Iraq. It is home to an ethnically diverse community of Assyrian Christians, is the location of Mosul's oil processing hub, and plays a significant role in Iraqi politics.

Question 2

Why is the battle of Nineveh important?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Nineveh was a significant moment in ancient Near Eastern history. The fight heralded the fall of the Assyrian Empire, which was one of the region's most powerful empires for ages, and the start of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. The fight is especially notable since it is documented in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus and is detailed in the biblical book of Nahum.

Question 3

What happened to Nineveh between Jonah and Nahum?

Accepted Answer

Because he did not wish to bring Nineveh to repentance, Jonah ran from the Lord. Nineveh repented and was saved when he finally accepted the Lord's summons. However, during Nahum's time, Nineveh had become terribly cruel and wicked again. As a result, Nahum declared the Lord's wrath upon the city.

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