The Prophecy of Nahum — Book-Title & Argument (Modern Spelling 1582/1609)
THE PROPHECY OF NAHUM.
Argument: Nahum born in Elcese,1 a town in Galilee, prophesied shortly after2 the captivity of the ten tribes, against Ninive, about fifty years after Jonas' preaching and their repentance, when they became more wicked than before: foreshowing their utter ruin and ignominy. In figure of the destruction of idolatry in all nations, by Christ evangelizing and announcing peace, to all that will believe in him.