Prophets
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Agabus
Prophet who predicted a global famine and Paul's arrest
Agabus was a prominent Christian prophet from Jerusalem who predicted a global famine and the eventual imprisonment of the Apostle Paul in the mid-1st century AD.
Ahijah the Shilonite
Prophet who tore his cloak into twelve pieces to symbolize the division of Israel
A prophet from Shiloh who foretold the division of the United Monarchy and the rise and fall of Jeroboam I.
Anna
Prophetess who recognized the infant Jesus as the Redeemer in the Temple
An elderly prophetess of the tribe of Asher who testified to the infant Jesus' identity as the Redeemer in the Temple at Jerusalem.
Azariah, Prophet and Son of Oded
Prophet who encouraged King Asa to reform Judah and seek the LORD
A prophet of the Divided Monarchy whose short yet pivotal message to King Asa sparked a spiritual reformation in the Kingdom of Judah.
Balaam
Diviner who was hired to curse Israel but blessed them instead
A non-Israelite diviner and son of Beor who, despite hearing the voice of God, attempted to curse Israel for profit and later led them into apostasy.
Barnabas
Prophet and leader in the Antioch church who mentored the Apostle Paul
A Levite from Cyprus and prominent early church leader recognized by the Holy Spirit as a prophet and teacher within the Christian community at Antioch.
Daniel, Prophet of the Exile
Prophet who survived the lions' den and interpreted the handwriting on the wall
A Judean exile who rose to high office in Babylon and Persia, known for his uncompromising faith, wisdom, and prophetic visions concerning the rise and fall of world empires.
Deborah, Nurse of Rebekah
Nurse of Rebekah whose death was honored by Jacob at the Oak of Weeping
The devoted nurse and companion of the matriarch Rebekah, whose death was marked by significant communal mourning under an oak at Bethel.
Elijah the Tishbite
Prophet who called down fire from heaven and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind
A foundational prophet of the Divided Monarchy known for his confrontation with Baal worship and his departure from earth in a whirlwind.
Elisha
Prophet who succeeded Elijah and performed many miracles including raising the dead and healing Naaman the leper
A prominent prophet of Israel during the Divided Monarchy who succeeded Elijah and performed numerous miracles, serving as a spiritual counselor to kings and a benefactor to the poor.
Elizabeth
Prophetess and mother of John the Baptist who recognized the unborn Christ
The mother of John the Baptist, a daughter of Aaron, and a prophetess who recognized the lordship of the unborn Christ.
Ezekiel
Prophet who served as a sign to Israel during the Babylonian Exile
A priest and prophet of the Exilic Period who served as a sign to the house of Israel while in the land of the Chaldeans.
Gad, David's Seer
Prophet and seer who advised King David and designated the site for the Temple
A prominent prophet and royal seer during the United Monarchy who served as a spiritual advisor to King David and chronicled his reign.
Habakkuk
Prophet who questioned divine justice before the Babylonian exile
A prophet of the late Divided Monarchy known for his unique dialogue with God regarding divine justice and the impending Babylonian invasion of Judah.
Haggai
Prophet who encouraged the rebuilding of the Second Temple
A Post-Exilic prophet who urged the Jewish returnees to prioritize the reconstruction of the Temple in Jerusalem during the reign of Darius I.
Hanani, Seer of the Divided Monarchy
Prophet who rebuked King Asa for his alliance with Aram
A prophet and seer in the southern kingdom of Judah who famously rebuked King Asa and fathered the prophet Jehu.
Hosea
Prophet who married an unfaithful woman to symbolize Israel's relationship with God
A prophet in the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the 8th century BC, known for his symbolic marriage to Gomer and his message of God's enduring love for a faithless people.
Huldah
Prophetess who authenticated the Book of the Law for King Josiah
A prominent prophetess in Jerusalem during the reign of King Josiah who authenticated the Book of the Law found in the Temple.
Iddo the Seer
Prophet and seer who wrote historical records and visions during the early Divided Monarchy
A prophet and chronicler of the Divided Monarchy whose writings served as primary sources for the histories of Solomon, Rehoboam, and Abijah.
Iddo, Leader at Casiphia
Leader at Casiphia who provided Levites and temple servants for Ezra's return to Jerusalem
A high-ranking Jewish leader residing in Casiphia who provided Ezra with skilled Levites and temple servants for the return to Jerusalem.
Isaiah
Prophet who advised King Hezekiah and foretold the coming of the Messiah
Isaiah, the son of Amoz, was a major prophet in Judah whose ministry spanned the reigns of four kings and who is widely quoted in the New Testament for his messianic and redemptive visions.
Jeremiah, Son of Hilkiah
Prophet who predicted the seventy-year Babylonian exile and the New Covenant
A major prophet of the Divided Monarchy who predicted the fall of Jerusalem and the 70-year Babylonian exile while suffering intense persecution for his message.
Joel, Son of Pethuel
Prophet who predicted the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the Day of the LORD
Joel was a prophet of the Divided Monarchy whose message focused on the 'Day of the LORD' and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
John the Baptist, Son of Zechariah
Prophet who prepared the way for Jesus and baptized him in the Jordan River
The last and greatest prophet of the old covenant era, who lived as an ascetic in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Messiah.
Jonah
Prophet who was swallowed by a great fish after fleeing God's command to preach to Nineveh
A prophet from the northern kingdom of Israel who was commissioned by God to preach repentance to the Assyrian city of Nineveh.
Malachi
Prophet who delivered the final book of the Old Testament
The final prophet of the Old Testament canon who delivered a burden of the word of the LORD to Israel during the post-exilic period.
Manaen
Prophet in Antioch who was the foster brother of Herod the Tetrarch
A prominent teacher and prophet in the early Christian church at Antioch who was raised in the royal household of Herod the Tetrarch.
Micah the Moreshite
Prophet who predicted the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple during the reign of Hezekiah
A prophet from Moresheth who delivered divine oracles concerning the judgment and future restoration of Samaria and Jerusalem during the 8th century BC.
Micaiah, Son of Imlah
Prophet who predicted the death of King Ahab in battle
A prophet of the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the Divided Monarchy who courageously predicted the death of King Ahab in battle despite facing intense royal opposition.
Nahum the Elkoshite
Prophet who predicted the total destruction of Nineveh
A prophet during the Divided Monarchy who authored the oracle concerning the downfall of the Assyrian capital, Nineveh.
Nathan the Prophet
Prophet who confronted King David about Bathsheba and delivered the Davidic Covenant
A pivotal prophet during the United Monarchy who served as King David's advisor, delivered the Davidic Covenant, and confronted the king regarding his sin with Bathsheba.
Obadiah the Prophet
Prophet who wrote the shortest book of the Old Testament concerning the judgment of Edom
The author of the shortest book in the Old Testament and a prophet who announced God's judgment against the nation of Edom during the Exilic Period.
Oded, Prophet in Samaria
Prophet who intercepted the Israelite army to demand the release of Judean captives
A prophet in the Northern Kingdom who successfully commanded the Israelite army to release 200,000 Judean captives.
Samuel
Prophet who anointed the first two kings of Israel
A pivotal prophet, priest, and the final judge of Israel who presided over the transition from the loose confederation of tribes to the United Monarchy.
Shemaiah the Prophet of the United Monarchy
Prophet who stopped Rehoboam from going to war against Israel
A prophet during the reign of Rehoboam who prevented a civil war and later prophesied during the invasion of Pharaoh Shishak.
Silas
Prophet and companion of Paul who sang in the Philippian jail
A prominent leader and prophet in the early Jerusalem church who accompanied the Apostle Paul on his second missionary journey and served as a crucial bridge between Jewish and Gentile believers.
Uriah, son of Shemaiah
Prophet who was extradited from Egypt and executed by King Jehoiakim
A prophet from Kiriath-jearim who was martyred by King Jehoiakim for prophesying the destruction of Jerusalem and Judah during the Divided Monarchy.
Zechariah, Prophet of the Return
Prophet who motivated the rebuilding of the Second Temple during the reign of Darius
A prominent post-exilic prophet who, alongside Haggai, urged the Jewish people to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem during the reign of Darius I.
Zephaniah, Father of the Prophet Zephaniah
father of the prophet Zephaniah and descendant of King Hezekiah
A descendant of King Hezekiah and the father of the minor prophet Zephaniah during the Divided Monarchy.