Nahum
[ney-huh m]
- a Minor Prophet of the 7th century b.c.
- a book of the Bible bearing his name. Abbreviation: Nah.
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Contemporary Examples
In recent months, prestigious, mainstream Israelis like Yediot Ahronot columnist Nahum Barnea have predicted exactly this.
In recent months, prestigious, mainstream Israelis like Yediot Ahronot columnist Nahum Barnea have predicted exactly this.
And Nahum Segal, among others, encouraged the purchase of all Israeli products—in Green Line Israel and beyond.
Historical Examples
The wealth of Nineveh is called endless by the prophet Nahum.
The History of Antiquity, Vol. III (of VI)Max Duncker
He wanted it for Nahum Brown, who lives in the old house up the road.
Herbert Carter's LegacyHoratio Alger
Nahum Sprague seized him by the collar and said, "Follow me."
Mark Mason's VictoryHoratio Alger
Nahum did not even allow himself the luxury of a ragged cassock.
The Green BookMr Jkai
"I have no doubt Oscar is right," said Nahum Sprague severely.
Mark Mason's VictoryHoratio Alger
Nahum
- a Hebrew prophet of the 7th century bc
- the book containing his oracles
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