Biblical Prophecy

Nineveh

Study Nineveh in Scripture through connected KJV passages and prophetic references.

Featured Scripture

So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them.

Jonah 3:5 (KJV)

Overview

Nineveh appears prominently in the books of Jonah and Nahum.

Several passages contain references to Nineveh, repentance, and judgment.

Related Scriptures

Jonah 1 Jonah 3 Nahum 1

Study Terms

Judgment

the act of making a decision, evaluation, or determination concerning a matter

Repentance

the act of changing one's mind, attitude, or direction after recognizing wrongdoing

Study Notes

Jonah contains references to Nineveh.
Nahum contains prophecies concerning Nineveh.
Nineveh was the capital of Assyria.
Nineveh appears in historical and prophetic passages.