Which prophet prophesied the downfall of Nineveh for their cruelty to God's people?

• A. Nahum
• B. Jonah
• C. Zephaniah
• D. Habakkuk

Answer: (A)

Nahum is the prophet whose message centers on judgment against Nineveh for its ruthless oppression of God's people. He portrays Nineveh as a brutal, violent empire that has worn out God’s patience, and he explicitly declares that the city will be overthrown as a punishment for those sins. This makes him the best fit because his oracle is specifically focused on Nineveh’s impending destruction as a direct consequence of its cruelty.

Think of it in contrast to the others: the story of Jonah involves a warning of destruction that was averted when Nineveh repented, not an eventual downfall promised as punishment. Zephaniah and Habakkuk speak largely about Judah and broader divine judgments, not the detailed downfall of Nineveh. So Nahum uniquely addresses Nineveh’s fate as punishment for its cruelty toward God’s people.