OT Prophets (Minor and Major)

Hosea

Marries a prostitute named Gomer as a picture of Israel’s unfaithfulness.

Joel

Proclaims the “Day of the Lord” using locust imagery.

Amos

Shepherd-prophet who condemns social injustice and hypocritical worship.

Obadiah

Prophet who announces God’s judgment on Edom for violence and pride.

Jonah

Prophet who flees God’s call; sent to Nineveh; emphasizes God’s mercy to nations.

Micah

Prophet who calls for justice, mercy, and humility; predicts Messiah’s birthplace.

Nahum

Prophet who declares God’s judgment on Nineveh and comfort for Judah.

Habakkuk

Prophet who questions God about injustice; learns “the righteous will live by faith.”

Zephaniah

Royal descendant; proclaims judgment and restoration; God sings over His people.

Haggai

Post-exilic prophet, only prophesies for 4 months

Zechariah

Prophet of visions, encouragement, and Messianic hope for the future.

Malachi

Last Old Testament prophet; delivers disputes between God and Israel.

Isaiah

Major prophet who warns Judah, announces hope, and reveals the coming suffering servant.

Jeremiah

Major prophet who warns of Babylonian exile; known as the “weeping prophet.”

Ezekiel

Exilic prophet known for symbolic acts and visions of God’s glory and restoration.

Daniel

Prophet in exile known for faithfulness in Babylon and apocalyptic visions of future kingdoms.