The Book of Nahum, one of the twelve Minor Prophets in the Old Testament, is also known as the Prophecy of Nahum or the Book of Nahum the Elkoshite. This book is an important part of Jewish and Christian literature and deals with the fall of the Assyrian empire. Synonyms for the Book of Nahum include the Scroll of Nahum, the Words of Nahum, and the Oracle of Nahum. It is also sometimes referred to simply as Nahum. Despite its small size, the book is considered to be a powerful work of prophetic literature and is valued for its lyrical style and strong message.