Bible Dictionary
Habakkuk
Habakkuk was a prophet of Judah and the eighth of the twelve Minor Prophets. His book records his questions about suffering and injustice, God’s judgment on the Chaldeans, and the assurance that the righteous shall live by faith.
Biblical Usage
The Book of Habakkuk records the prophet’s complaint concerning violence and injustice, God’s use of the Chaldeans in judgment, and the assurance that the righteous will live. Its concluding prayer remembers God’s mighty works and expresses confidence in Him.