Jewish Prophets
Joel
Prophet to: Israel (Northern Kingdom)
Kings: Uzziah
Quick History
Joel prophesied during a devastating plague of locusts, warning all of the inhabitants of Israel of devastation that would sweep across the land in the days soon to come. He called for a season of fasting, mourning, and repentance. Joel likened the locusts to the greater judgement that would come on "the Day of the Lord" in the last days. (Joel 1:15, Joel 2:11)
He also gave a message of hope and prophesied of great blessings that would follow and the glories of the Messiah's kingdom.
Amos
Prophet to: Israel (Northern Kingdom)
Kings: Jeroboam II
Quick History
Amos was born in Judah but prophesied in Israel during the reign of Jeroboam II. He condemned Israel's neighboring countries for their cruelty, but mostly Israel for breaking God's laws. He prophesied at Bethel which became the center of idol worship and the residence of king Jeroboam II. He warned that the Israelites would be taken captive by the Assyrians.
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