Nineveh

Modern name: Mosul, Iraq (near ruins)

Assyria Old Testament

Nineveh demonstrates God's mercy extending to gentile nations and His desire that all people repent. The city's response to Jonah's preaching is one of the greatest revivals in Scripture.

About Nineveh

The great capital of the Assyrian Empire, Nineveh was the city to which God sent the reluctant prophet Jonah. The entire city repented at Jonah's preaching, but later the prophet Nahum prophesied its destruction.

Biblical Significance

Nineveh demonstrates God's mercy extending to gentile nations and His desire that all people repent. The city's response to Jonah's preaching is one of the greatest revivals in Scripture.

Geographic Location

Latitude

36.3600°

Longitude

43.1500°

Known today as: Mosul, Iraq (near ruins)

Quick Facts

Region
Assyria
Testament
Old Testament
Modern Name
Mosul, Iraq (near ruins)
Key Verses
4
Coordinates
36.36°, 43.15°

Go Deeper in God's Word

Create a free account to bookmark places, save study notes, and track your journey through Scripture.