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Best Bible Commentaries on Nahum

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Nahum (The Minor Prophets) by Tremper Longman III, McComiskey, ed.

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Desiring God: #1 commentary on The Minor Prophets
Tremper Longman: "shows the relevance of the book for today"
Keith Mathison: #2 ranked commentary on Nahum, "somewhat technical and requires some knowledge of Hebrew...very helpful on literary aspects of the text"

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Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah (NICOT) by O. Palmer Robertson

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Tremper Longman: "Robertson excels in theological analysis and pastoral application"
Keith Mathison: #1 ranked commentary on Nahum, "written from a more conservative perspective and is very accessible. Robertson is also very helpful at explaining the larger theological themes found within the book. Highly recommended."

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Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah (NIVAC) by James Bruckner

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Tremper Longman: "Bruckner does a nice job getting to the heart of the message"

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Micah-Malachi (WBC) by Ralph L. Smith

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Accolades:

Tremper Longman: "solid and competent"
Keith Mathison: #5 ranked commentary on Nahum, "worth consulting"

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The Minor Prophets by Charles L. Feinberg

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Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah (TOTC) by David W. Baker

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Accolades:

Tremper Longman: 4 out of 5 stars, "engaging writing style and an emphasis on theology and historical background"
Keith Mathison: #3 ranked commentary on Nahum, "For those seeking an introductory level commentary, the best one available is the volume in the Tyndale series by David W. Baker. It is very brief, but readers will get the big picture."

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Any Christian seeking devotional aides
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Micah, Nahum, Habakkuh, Zephaniah by Waylon Bailey

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Accolades:

Tremper Longman: 4 out of 5 stars, "strongly written, well-thought-out, and well-researched analysis of Nahum"
Keith Mathison: #3 ranked commentary on Nahum, "a helpful commentary"

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