by Audun | Last updated Mar 8, 2024 | Prophets
INTRODUCTION Amos was a prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel; however, he was neither a prophet nor a priest, but rather a farmer (1:1, 7:14-15). In addition, he was also from Judah, but he was sent to Israel with this message from God. At this time, both Israel...
by Audun | Last updated Mar 8, 2024 | Prophets
It is difficult to know when Joel lived since he does not mention any king. Therefore, opinions vary, with suggestions ranging from the 8th century to the 3rd century. But there are good arguments for him living between the falls of the Northern and Southern Kingdoms,...
by Audun | Last updated Mar 8, 2024 | Prophets
Hosea was a prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel in the last decades before it was taken by Assyria. God tells Hosea to marry a prostitute, “for like an adulterous wife, this land is guilty of unfaithfulness to the Lord” (1:2) by worshiping other gods...
by Audun | Last updated Mar 8, 2024 | Prophets
INTRODUCTION Daniel comes to Babylon in the first deportation in 605 BC, and he remains there throughout his entire life. The book is naturally divided into two parts: Chapters 1-6 are the better-known stories from Daniel’s life, and chapters 7-12 consist of...
by Audun | Last updated Mar 8, 2024 | Prophets
Introduction When the Babylonians destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem in 586 BC, it was the third attack. They also attacked in 605 BC and 597 BC, when Ezekiel and King Jehoiachin were taken into exile (2 Kings 24:12-14). Consequently, Ezekiel is in Babylon in the year...
