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Nahum 1:15 predicts a future time of peace, stating, "Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! . . . No more will the wicked invade [Judah]."To disco...

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Shirley H Supporter Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

So, when will the peace of Nahum come? Everything in the first answer posted is great. However, I see the Bible as relevant to all ages. (There are things like the animal sacrifices that are only for certain periods.) I believe it will be when the world takes God at His Word.

Ephesians 5:8,10: "For you were once in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light...finding out what is acceptable to the Lord."

Jesus said we are to love one another. Do we really do that? 

The book of Nahum is connected to the historical event of Ninevah, but I believe its outlook is universal, indefinite, and eschatological. A prophecy, really.

Zechariah 2:8 tells us that, "Israel is the Apple of God's eye." Two clear concepts are disclosed in this book: The adequacy of God's sovereignty, and the existence of a moral order in the universe.

Look at Genesis 12:3: "I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curse you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." Look at the conditions in the Middle East.

Judges 21:25: "In those days there was no king in Israel; and everyone did what was right in his own eyes." Aren't nation's doing just that today? Does anyone consider God's Word?

The moral order of today is not God's prescription!

Nahum's sympathy for His people led him to believe that Assyria's downfall would be Judah's triumph. He made a timeless error. He was diverted by His emotions.

We are not to be deceived, all moral and spiritual truth applies to every generation. There is a bigger picture!

Jesus said “Hallowed be your name”! Do we regard God's name as Holy? Do we consider God first and honor His commandments? 

Are people today concerned with the Gospel as being about Jesus Christ Look at 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.

Is the Gospel being taught from pulpits?

Isaiah 65:1,2: "I was sought by those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. I said, 'Here I Am, here I Am,' to a nation that was not called by My name. I have stretched out My hands all day long to a rebellious people, who walk in a way that is not good, according to their own thoughts."

So when will the peace of Nahum come?

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Jeffrey Johnson Supporter

When will the peace of Nahum 1:15 come?

The peace of Nahum 1:15 is viewed through multiple lenses: historically, when the Assyrian Empire fell with the destruction of Nineveh in 612; spiritually, through the arrival of Christ, who defeated sin and death; and eschatologically, pointing toward a future, ultimate peace.

The passage can be broken down into three main fulfillments:

Historical Fulfilment 612 B.C: The prophet Nahum foretold the downfall of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. When the Medes and Babylonians destroyed Nineveh, Judah was freed from the brutal Assyrian threat, allowing them to celebrate their religious festivals safely.

Spiritual Fulfilment (New Testament Era): The New Testament applies the phrase "feet of him who brings good news, who proclaims peace" to the preaching of the Gospel. Paul quotes this verse in Romans 10:15 to describe the proclamation of Christ, who offers peace with God and freedom from the dominion of sin.

Eschatological Fulfilment (Future/End Times): In a prophetic context, the promise that the "wicked" will "never invade" again points to the ultimate, eternal peace expected at the end of the age, where evil will be completely defeated

Nahum 1:15 Reminds Us to Publish Peace

And behold, upon the mountains, the feet of Him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who says that peace with God is possible through faith in Jesus, and victory over sin. In this world, the enemy has been defeated.

Nahum 1:15 ESV: "Behold, upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! Keep thy feasts, O Judah, perform thy vows; for the wicked one shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off."

Judah had thus suffered long under the heavy hand of Assyria; Nahum's prophecy regarding Nineveh's imminent destruction was good news. As if Assyria had already experienced its downfall, Nahum wrote: Those words in Chapter 1:15 of his book.

No longer would there be any interference from the Assyrians; nothing would hinder the Judeans from attending or celebrating the festivals. 

The deliverance from the Assyrian oppressor would be complete. (Compare Na 1:9.) Also, all other peoples hearing about Nineveh's destruction would "clap their hands," or rejoice, over her calamity, for the city's badness had brought much suffering to them.​—3:19.

The important thing is not that people respond to the twofold message we carry, Hebrews 13:15 ESV: "Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name."

Then we have to leave the results up to God. He will draw out those who are truly sheep. (John 6:44)

We can be successful as a proclaimer of the divine message regardless of how people respond. You can rest assured that "the feet of one bringing good news, one publishing peace.

Isaiah 52:7 ESV: "7How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation, that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!"

The apostle Paul, in Romans 10:15, applies the expression to those who are sent forth as Christian preachers of the good news. These proclaim the "good news of the kingdom." (Matt. 24:14) True to the meaning of his name, Nahum provides much comfort for all who seek the peace and salvation that come with God's Kingdom. All of these will surely realise that 'God is good, a stronghold in the day of distress for those seeking refuge in him.'​—Nah. 1:7.

With the great day of God so close, be determined to continue doing what Joel foretold for our time.

Joel 3:9. ESV: "9 Proclaim ye this among the nations; prepare war; stir up the mighty men; let all the men of war draw near, let them come up."

The enemy power will no longer interfere with the carrying out of worship by his people in their land, as God declared through his prophet Nahum.

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