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Prophets of the Bible
Major Prophets (longer prophetic books)
- Isaiah
- Jeremiah
- Lamentations (traditionally linked to Jeremiah)
- Ezekiel
- Daniel
Minor Prophets (shorter books, sometimes called “The Twelve”)
- Hosea
- Joel
- Amos
- Obadiah
- Jonah
- Micah
- Nahum
- Habakkuk
- Zephaniah
- Haggai
- Zechariah
- Malachi
Key Prophets Without Their Own Books
These men and women are called prophets in Scripture or function prophetically:
- Moses (the greatest prophet of Israel, Deuteronomy 34:10)
- Samuel (1 Samuel 3:20)
- Nathan (advised King David, 2 Samuel 7:2)
- Elijah (1 Kings 17–2 Kings 2)
- Elisha (2 Kings 2–13)
- Gad (David’s prophet, 1 Samuel 22:5)
- Ahijah (1 Kings 11:29)
- Shemaiah (2 Chronicles 12:5)
- Iddo (2 Chronicles 9:29)
- Azariah son of Oded (2 Chronicles 15:1)
- Hanani & Jehu his son (2 Chronicles 16:7; 19:2)
- Huldah (female prophetess) (2 Kings 22:14)
- Deborah (female prophetess and judge) (Judges 4:4)
- Miriam (prophetess, Moses’ sister) (Exodus 15:20)
- Anna (prophetess at Jesus’ dedication) (Luke 2:36)
- John the Baptist (called the greatest prophet, Matthew 11:11)
- The Bible often refers to “company of prophets” (schools of prophets, e.g., 1 Samuel 10:5, 1 Kings 20:35).
Major Prophets
Isaiah
• Prophet• Statesman-level influence• Advisor to kings• Highly educated• Known for messianic prophecies• Emphasized holiness, repentance, and the coming Messiah
Jeremiah
• Prophet• Priest• Known as the “weeping prophet”• Extremely emotional and transparent• Prophesied judgment and exile• Rejected and persecuted• Spoke about the New Covenant
Ezekiel
• Prophet• Priest• Visionary• Symbolic and dramatic in obedience• Prophesied from exile• Known for visions, signs, and restoration themes
Daniel
• Prophet• Government official• Political leader in Babylon and Persia• Interpreter of dreams• Known for wisdom, integrity, and prayer• Apocalyptic visions of end times
Minor Prophets (12)
Hosea
• Prophet• Lived out prophecy through marriage• Married an unfaithful wife as a sign• Message centered on God’s faithful love
Joel
• Prophet• Intercessor• Called the nation to repentance• Prophesied the outpouring of the Spirit
Amos
• Prophet• Shepherd• Farmer• Social justice reformer• Confronted corruption and oppression
Obadiah
• Prophet• National watchman• Prophesied judgment against Edom• Focused on pride and betrayal
Jonah
• Prophet• Reluctant and resistant• Ran from God• Missionary prophet• Highlighted God’s mercy to Gentiles
Micah
• Prophet• Advocate for the poor• Confronted injustice• Known for “walk humbly with your God”
Nahum
• Prophet• Poetic writer• Announced judgment on Nineveh• Emphasized God’s justice
Habakkuk
• Prophet• Questioner of God• Dialogued openly with God• Wrestled with injustice• Known for faith in uncertainty
Zephaniah
• Prophet• Possibly of royal lineage• Warned of the Day of the Lord• Balanced judgment and restoration
Haggai
• Prophet• Motivator and rebuilder• Encouraged rebuilding the temple• Practical and direct
Zechariah
• Prophet• Priest• Visionary• Apocalyptic imagery• Encouraged spiritual renewal
Malachi
• Prophet• Covenant enforcer• Called out spiritual complacency• Last prophet before 400 years of silence
Other Prophets Worth Knowing
Elijah
• Prophet• Miracle worker• Confronted kings and false prophets• Operated in raw power and authority
Elisha
• Prophet• Successor to Elijah• Performed many miracles• Known for compassion and provision
Samuel
• Prophet• Priest• Judge• Anointed kings• Transitional leader in Israel
Nathan
• Prophet• Court prophet• Confronted King David• Bold in correction
Big Picture Pattern
Prophets were not just “speakers.”
They were:• Priests• Intercessors• Reformers• Advisors• Watchmen• Shepherds• Leaders• Government officials• Builders• Warriors• Poets• Visionaries
God intentionally used people with different callings, personalities, and professions to carry His voice.
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