Prophets

Ahijah

Prophet living at the time of United Monarchy

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.

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

Prophetess living at the time of the Patriarchs

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.

Ezekiel

Prophet living at the time of Exile and Return

Gad

Prophet living at the time of United Monarchy

Habakkuk

Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Haggai

Prophet living at the time of Exile and Return

Hanani

Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Hosea

Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Huldah

Prophetess living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Iddo

Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Iddo

Prophet living at the time of Exile and Return

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

Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

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 living at the time of Exile and Return

Micah

Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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

Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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

Prophet living at the time of Exile and Return

Oded

Prophet living at the time of 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

Prophet living at the time of United Monarchy

Uriah

Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zechariah

Prophet living at the time of Exile and Return

Zephaniah

Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy