Non-Writing Prophets

Aaron

First High Priest of Israel who served as the spokesman for Moses during the Exodus

The first High Priest of Israel, elder brother of Moses, and primary spokesman for the Israelites during the Exodus from Egypt.

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.

Ahab, son of Kolaiah

False prophet in Babylon who was executed by fire

A false prophet among the Babylonian exiles who was executed by King Nebuchadnezzar for prophesying lies and committing adultery.

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 living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Bar-Jesus

Jewish sorcerer who was struck blind for opposing the Apostle Paul

A Jewish sorcerer and false prophet in Cyprus who opposed the missionary work of Paul and Barnabas during the first century AD.

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.

The Beast from the Earth

False prophet who forces the world to worship the Antichrist and receive his mark

The secondary antagonist of Revelation 13 who acts as a deceptive false prophet to compel humanity to worship the first Beast and the Dragon.

The Daughters of Philip

Four sisters who possessed the spiritual gift of prophecy in the early church

Four unmarried sisters in Caesarea known for their prophetic ministry in the early Christian church during the first century AD.

Deborah

Prophetess living at the time of the Patriarchs

Deborah, Prophetess and Judge of Israel

Prophetess and judge who directed the victory over the Canaanite general Sisera

A charismatic prophetess and the only female judge of Israel, who rallied the tribes to defeat the Canaanite forces of Sisera under the Palm of Deborah.

The Egyptian

Insurrectionist who led four thousand assassins into the wilderness to revolt against Rome

A messianic figure and insurrectionist who led a failed revolt against Rome in Judea during the mid-first century AD.

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.

Enoch

A man taken by God without dying

The seventh patriarch from Adam who is recorded in the Book of Genesis as having 'walked with God' and being taken by God without experiencing death.

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.

Gehazi

Servant of Elisha who was cursed with leprosy for his greed

Gehazi was the servant of the prophet Elisha during the Divided Monarchy, known for his proximity to miracles and his eventual judgment for greed.

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.

Hananiah, Prophet of Gibeon

Prophet who falsely predicted the end of the Babylonian exile and died for his lie

A false prophet who opposed Jeremiah during the reign of Zedekiah by predicting a swift end to the Babylonian exile.

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

Prophet living at the time of Exile and Return

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, Grandfather of Zechariah

Grandfather of the prophet Zechariah who returned from the Babylonian exile

Iddo was the grandfather of the prophet Zechariah and a key figure in the lineage of the leadership that oversaw the rebuilding of the Second Temple.

Jehu, son of Hanani

Prophet who rebuked King Baasha and King Jehoshaphat and recorded the history of the kings

A prophet and seer of the Divided Monarchy who delivered divine rebukes to King Baasha of Israel and King Jehoshaphat of Judah.

Jezebel of Thyatira

False prophetess who seduced the church at Thyatira into idolatry

A self-proclaimed prophetess in the church of Thyatira who led believers into compromise, idolatry, and sexual immorality during the late first century AD.

John the Baptist

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.

John the Baptist, Son of Zechariah

Prophet who baptized Jesus and preached repentance in the wilderness

An ascetic prophet and the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth who preached repentance in the wilderness and prepared the way for the ministry of Jesus Christ.

Jotham, Son of Gideon

Youngest son of Gideon who escaped Abimelech's massacre and delivered the Parable of the Bramble from Mount Gerizim

The youngest of Gideon's seventy sons and the sole survivor of Abimelech's massacre, known for his prophetic parable against the leaders of Shechem.

Judas Barsabbas, Prophet of the Early Church

Prophet and leader who delivered the Jerusalem Council's decree to Antioch

A prominent leader and prophet in the early Jerusalem church selected to deliver the apostolic decree to the Gentile believers in Antioch.

Judas Called Barsabbas

Prophet and leader in the Jerusalem church who helped deliver the Apostolic Decree to Antioch

A prominent leader and prophet in the early Jerusalem church chosen to deliver the Apostolic Decree to the Gentiles in Antioch.

Lucius of Cyrene

Prophet and teacher at Antioch who was among the leaders who commissioned Paul's first missionary journey

A prophet and teacher in the first-century church at Antioch and a close associate of the Apostle Paul.

Lucius of Cyrene

Prophet and teacher in Antioch who helped commission the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas

A prominent prophet and teacher in the early church at Antioch and a founding figure in the spread of Christianity to the Gentiles.

The Man of God from Judah

Prophet who denounced Jeroboam's altar and was later killed by a lion

An anonymous prophet sent from Judah to Bethel to denounce the idolatrous altar of King Jeroboam I, later killed by a lion for his own disobedience.

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.

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.

Miriam, Prophetess and Sister of Moses

Prophetess and sister of Moses who led the Israelites in song after the Red Sea crossing

A prophetess of the Tribe of Levi who served as a prominent leader of Israel alongside her brothers Moses and Aaron during the Exodus and wilderness wanderings.

Moses

Prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments

The preeminent prophet and lawgiver of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.

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.

The Nehelamites

family group of Shemaiah the false prophet who opposed Jeremiah

A family or tribal group identified by their association with Shemaiah, a false prophet who opposed Jeremiah during the Babylonian Exile.

Oded

Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy

The Old Prophet of Bethel

Prophet who deceived the man of God from Judah and buried him in his own tomb

An elderly prophet in the northern kingdom who deceived a man of God from Judah, leading to the latter's death and a unique joint burial.

The Prophets of Baal

Prophets who failed the challenge against Elijah on Mount Carmel

A group of 450 cultic functionaries who served the Canaanite deity Baal under the patronage of Queen Jezebel during the Divided Monarchy.

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 Nehelamite

Prophet who opposed Jeremiah by writing letters from Babylon

A false prophet among the Judean exiles in Babylon who opposed Jeremiah and was condemned by God for preaching rebellion.

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.

Simeon Called Niger

Prophet in the church at Antioch who helped commission the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas

A prominent prophet and teacher in the early Christian church at Antioch, notable for his leadership and diverse ethnic background during the apostolic era.

Simeon the Just

Prophet who recognized the infant Jesus as the Messiah in the Temple

A high priest and prophet of the Second Temple period known for his righteousness and for receiving a divine revelation regarding the coming Messiah.

The Sons of the Prophets

Prophetic guild that served under Elisha and witnessed his miracles

A guild of disciples and communal prophets who studied under Elijah and Elisha during the Divided Monarchy of Israel.

The Two Witnesses

Prophetic ministry in Revelation characterized by miracles, martyrdom, and resurrection

Prophetic figures described in the Book of Revelation who preach for 1,260 days, perform miracles, undergo martyrdom, and are resurrected.

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 who encouraged the rebuilding of the Second Temple through apocalyptic visions

Zechariah was a priest and prophet of the Post-Exilic Period who urged the returning Jewish remnant to rebuild the Temple and recorded vivid apocalyptic visions of Israel's future restoration.

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.

Zechariah, Son of Jehoiada

Priest and prophet who was stoned to death in the Temple court by King Joash

A righteous priest and martyr during the Divided Monarchy who was executed by King Joash for rebuking the idolatry of Judah.

Zedekiah son of Chenaanah

Prophet who used iron horns to predict Ahab's victory and struck Micaiah in the face

A false prophet during the Divided Monarchy who used iron horns to symbolically predict victory for King Ahab of Israel before opposing the true prophet Micaiah.