The list of prophets in the Bible is extensive. The Old Testament provides more than 200 references to prophets and Hebrews 11:32 names 82 of them. The Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel (Interestingly, Daniel is not considered a “prophet” in the Hebrew Bible). The Minor Prophets are Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.
Similarly, the New Testament makes reference to at least 40 prophets (there are more than 100 in total). In the Old Testament, there are sixteen prophets. The works of these prophets are found in different books in the Old Testament. There are four major prophets and twelve minor ones.
Some of these prophets look very similar to one another: The scriptures specifically mention a number of unnamed prophets who God sent out on Israel’s behalf to warn them about impending punishment for disobedience or about their general sinfulness. For example, Zephaniah was called upon by God again and again to prophesy against Judah after each of its national disasters (Judges 1:1–2; 2 Chronicles 25–29).
List of Prophets in the Bible in Order
Here is a list of prophets in the Bible in chronological order, as recorded in the sacred texts:
- Adam (Genesis 3:20)
- Enoch (Genesis 5:24)
- Noah (Genesis 6:9)
- Abraham (Genesis 20:7)
- Isaac (Genesis 26:2)
- Jacob (Genesis 28:13-15)
- Joseph (Genesis 37:5)
- Moses (Exodus 7:1)
- Aaron (Exodus 4:14)
- Joshua (Deuteronomy 31:23)
- Elijah (1 Kings 17:1)
- Elisha (2 Kings 2:9)
- Samuel (1 Samuel 3:20)
- David (2 Samuel 23:1)
- Isaiah (Isaiah 1:1)
- Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:5)
- Ezekiel (Ezekiel 1:3)
- Daniel (Daniel 1:6)
- Hosea (Hosea 1:1)
- Joel (Joel 1:1)
- Amos (Amos 1:1)
- Obadiah (Obadiah 1:1)
- Jonah (Jonah 1:1)
- Micah (Micah 1:1)
- Nahum (Nahum 1:1)
- Habakkuk (Habakkuk 1:1)
- Zephaniah (Zephaniah 1:1)
- Haggai (Haggai 1:1)
- Zechariah (Zechariah 1:1)
- Malachi (Malachi 1:1)
Who Are the 17 Prophets in the Old Testament?
In the Old Testament, there are 17 major and minor prophets who proclaimed the word of God to the people of Israel. These prophets include:
- Isaiah
- Jeremiah
- Lamentations (often attributed to Jeremiah)
- Ezekiel
- Daniel
- Hosea
- Joel
- Amos
- Obadiah
- Jonah
- Micah
- Nahum
- Habakkuk
- Zephaniah
- Haggai
- Zechariah
- Malachi
How Many Prophets Are in the Bible and Their Names?
The Bible records numerous prophets, both in the Old and New Testaments. There are a total of 24 prophets mentioned in the Bible, and their names are:
- Adam
- Enoch
- Noah
- Abraham
- Isaac
- Jacob
- Joseph
- Moses
- Aaron
- Joshua
- Elijah
- Elisha
- Samuel
- David
- Isaiah
- Jeremiah
- Ezekiel
- Daniel
- Hosea
- Joel
- Amos
- Obadiah
- Jonah
- Micah
- Nahum
- Habakkuk
- Zephaniah
- Haggai
- Zechariah
- Malachi
List Of The Bible Prophets
The Bible is full of prophets. There are hundreds of them. That’s why it’s so hard to keep track of which ones are important and which ones are not!
Here’s a list:
- -Abraham
- -Moses
- -David
- -Solomon
- -Hosea
- -Isaiah
Names Of Prophets In The Bible And Their Meanings
Introduction
Prophets in the Bible were holy men of God who were given a message by God to deliver to His people. Some, like Moses and Abraham, are major figures who appear throughout the Scriptures. Others are less well known but no less important. What they all have in common is that they spoke the words of God, not their own words.
AMOS
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Amos, the eighth of the twelve minor prophets of the Bible, was a shepherd from Tekoa who lived during the reigns of Uzziah and Jeroboam II. He preached in Judah in southern Israel during the reigns of Jeroboam II (7th century BCE) and Uzziah/Uzziel (8th–7th century BCE). Amos was a contemporary of Hosea, who also lived in northern Israel. The book contains five oracles against three nations: Moabites and Ammonites for their sins; Edom for its cruelty towards Israelites fleeing captivity by Babylonians; and the Philistines for their idolatry and brutality towards others.
The book is often grouped with those written by Hosea, Joel and Isaiah because they were contemporaries living in similar regions at similar times; all three wrote about doom coming upon their respective countries due to sinfulness, then being restored through repentance until judgment fell once again after further transgressions occurred, which brings us back around again because these cycles never ended so long as there were humans on earth
ISAIAH
Isaiah was a prophet and the son of Amoz. Isaiah lived in Jerusalem during the reign of King Uzziah, who ruled from 786 to 742 BCE. Isaiah served God as a prophet and his prophecies were inspired by God. He was very much opposed to idolatry and other sins, such as pride and greed, which he felt led people away from God. Many of his writings are included today in what we call the Bible or Old Testament (the first part).
JEREMIAH
Jeremiah was a prophet during the reigns of Josiah and Zedekiah. He was from the town of Anathoth (Jeremiah 1:1). Jeremiah is well known as a prophet of doom, warning, and judgement.
Jeremiah is called “the weeping prophet” because he cried out to God for help against Judah’s sins. Although the powerful frequently disregarded his words, God has preserved them for us so that we can learn from them how to live more obediently in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ.
MICAH
Micah was a prophet in the eighth century B.C. Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, Hosea and Amos. He is mentioned in the Book of Kings as “Micah of Moresheth” (2 Kings 17:1). He was from the town of Moresheth-Gath in Judah.
The book bearing his name describes how he warned the people of Judah that God would punish them for their sinfulness and idolatry by destroying Jerusalem if they did not repent. This warning came true during the time of King Manasseh, when Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Jerusalem and many other cities throughout Judah (2 Chronicles 33:10–13).
EZEKIEL
Ezekiel was a prophet and priest. He was a farmer, military leader and scribe. He was also a watchman for the people of Israel to warn them about impending destruction and judgment. Ezekiel’s mission as a prophet began when his cousin, King Jehoiachin of Judah, was taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar II in 597 B.C. Ezekiel accepted this responsibility as God told him: “I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore, you shall hear what I say to them; even though they will not listen to me, they may be warned because you are going to tell them all these things under my authority” (Ezekiel 3:17).
DANIEL
Daniel is one of the most fascinating figures in the Bible. Daniel was alive at a time when Babylon had conquered Israel, but he was able to survive captivity and go on to become one of the most significant figures in all of human history.
Daniel had an exceptional character; he gained favor with God because he did not compromise his faith or his integrity, even though he was constantly surrounded by temptation. In spite of this, Daniel never wavered from his convictions or compromised what God asked him to do for anyone else’s benefit—even if it meant losing everything he had!
When you read about Daniel’s life, you can’t help but feel inspired by his courage and strength of character (not to mention how amazing it would have been if someone like him were alive today).
HOSEA
Hosea was a prophet who lived in Israel. He is mentioned in the Bible and his works are included in the book of Hosea.
Hosea was from Beeri and prophesied during the reigns of Jeroboam II, Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Pekahiah and Pekah after Hoshea of Israel revolted against Tiglath-pileser III’s rule over Assyria (2 Kings 15:29). Hosea was contemporary with Amos and Isaiah. A few other prophets who lived around the same time as him were Joel and Jonah.
According to some scholars, like William Fulco, he probably preached during the second decade of King Jeroboam II’s rule (798 BC).
NAHUM
Nahum was a prophet who lived in the 7th century B.C. He was a contemporary of the prophet Habakkuk, and he is believed to have been from Elkosh (also known as Alqosh) in the northern kingdom of Israel. The book of Nahum is short and it only contains one message: God is going to punish Assyria for its wickedness. The Assyrian king Sennacherib had invaded Judah’s capital city, Jerusalem, with his army in 701 BC, but they were defeated by King Hezekiah’s army before they could destroy it completely. The Assyrians withdrew back home, but a few years later Esarhaddon’s army invaded Judah once more, and this time Esarhaddon actually captured King Hezekiah!
ZEPHANIAH
The prophet Zephaniah was a contemporary of the prophet Jeremiah. He lived during the reign of King Josiah and prophesied to the people of Judah about their idolatry and wickedness. He also prophesied of God’s coming judgment upon them for their sins, as well as a future time when God would restore His people to Himself.
HAGGAI
Haggai was a prophet of God who lived during the last years of the Babylonian captivity. He was the first of the post-Exilic prophets to write a book. Haggai was a contemporary of Zechariah, who had prophesied about five months earlier, in 520 B.C., just after Cyrus II permitted Jews to return from exile in Babylon and Darius I appointed Zerubbabel as governor over Judea (see Ezra).
MALACHI
Malachi was the last of the Old Testament prophets, and his name means “my messenger.” He lived during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. Malachi’s book is the last book in the Old Testament.
The importance of Malachi’s prophecy cannot be underestimated. In fact, it contains many of God’s final words to His people before Christ came on earth as their Savior:
OBADIAH
Obadiah was a prophet to the Edomites, a nation that had been attacked, conquered and exiled by the Israelites. He was contemporary with Jeremiah and is mentioned in his book several times. He was a prophet of doom who prophesied during the reign of Jehoiakim, one of Judah’s worst kings.
Although a number of prophets from various locations and eras wrote the Old Testament prophetic books, God inspired all of their messages.
It’s crucial to understand that God inspired the prophets to write the books. Although a number of prophets from various locations and eras wrote the Old Testament prophetic books, God inspired all of their messages. As you read these books, you will be able to see how God’s plan was revealed throughout history.
Conclusion
One of the most amazing facts about the Old Testament prophets is that they lived hundreds, sometimes thousands, of years apart but had a consistent message from God. They all preached repentance and warned against the danger of not obeying God’s laws. We can learn a lot from these men who spoke on behalf of God to his people in times when they did not listen.