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The pre-exilic prophets—like Micaiah (1 Kgs. 22:1-28), Amos (Amos 7-9), Isaiah (Isa. 6), and Jeremiah (Jer. 25:15-17)—were all brought into the divine council of Yahweh and spoke directly to Yahweh, whereas the exilic and post-exilic prophets were not brought into the full divine council of Yahweh.
- Haggai. When the exiles returned from Babylon, they experienced many bitter disappointments. Both Ezekiel and Deutero- Isaiah promised so much that the people expected an era of great happiness and material prosperity.
- Zechariah. Joining with Haggai in bringing a message of hope and encouragement to those who returned from the exile was Zechariah, whose analysis of the situation was more profound than that of his contemporary.
- Malachi. A prophet whose name we do not know spoke to the returned exiles and offered them an explanation of the situation that they faced. He is known as Malachi not because this was his name but because the word means "messenger," and in his predictions concerning the future, he says that a messenger will precede the coming of the Day of Yahweh and will prepare the people for it.
- Obadiah. Obadiah's work is preserved in a book that contains a single chapter. Usually works of this length were placed in larger collections of manuscripts and included under the name of a different author.
1. What were the date and duration of this prophet's work? 2. To what enterprise did he encourage the people? 3. What did he say were the results of their failure in this duty? (d) Zechariah. 1. How was the work of this prophet related to that of Haggai? 2. With what other themes than the rebuilding of the Temple is the book concerned? (e ...
Feb 2, 2019 · The post-exilic prophets reflected upon these events and the aftermath. For example, they were particularly concerned with the social and religious reconstruction of Judean life after its destruction, and many advocated for the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem and for the people to support these efforts.
Apr 23, 2012 · In order to understand the post-exilic prophets, some historical context is necessary. 1 The Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar had died in 562, and his death had precipitated the rapid decline of his empire. His reign was followed in quick succession by the reigns of Evil-Merodach (562–560), Neriglissar (560–556), and Labisi-Marduk (556) before any semblance of stability was reached with the ...
(3) post-exilic grouping: Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. b. Obadiah does not mention the destruction of the Temple (586 b.c.) c. the nations mentioned are pre-exilic, not post-exilic. d. the sins are similar to those enumerated by the 8 th century prophets (Amos, Hosea, Micah) e. no Aramaic words, idioms or expressions
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Period Northern Kings Northern Prophets Southern Kings Southern Prophets United kingdom under Saul, David, Solomon, c. 1030 - ... Post-exilic prophets. Zerubbabel ...
