
Major Prophets
Who is on this listThe four prophets called the Major Prophets because their books are longer than those of the Twelve: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel.
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel—the four prophets whose longer books are called the Major Prophets.
The Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel. They are called “major” because their books are longer than those of the Twelve, not because they are more important. Their writings span warnings before Jerusalem’s fall, the Babylonian exile, and visions of judgment, restoration, and hope.
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Daniel, Prophet of the Exile
Prophet who survived the lions' den and interpreted the handwriting on the wall

Ezekiel
Prophet who served as a sign to Israel during the Babylonian Exile

Isaiah
Prophet who advised King Hezekiah and foretold the coming of the Messiah

Jeremiah, Son of Hilkiah
Prophet who predicted the seventy-year Babylonian exile and the New Covenant