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Before, During & After the Exile
The Babylonian exile is the great hinge. Place each prophet on the right side of it.
Place each prophet before, during, or after the Babylonian exile.
Jonahfled God, was swallowed by a great fish, then preached to Nineveh
Amosa shepherd who thundered against Israel's injustice, 'let justice roll down'
Hoseamarried an unfaithful wife as a living picture of Israel's betrayal
Isaiahforetold Immanuel and the suffering servant; saw 'Holy, holy, holy'
Micahnamed Bethlehem as the ruler's birthplace, centuries early
Nahumpronounced the doom of Nineveh
Zephaniahwarned of the coming Day of the LORD under Josiah
Habakkukquestioned God's justice and learned 'the righteous shall live by faith'
Ezekielsaw the valley of dry bones and the wheels of God's glory in exile
Danielsurvived the lions' den and read kings' dreams in Babylon
Haggairoused the returned exiles to rebuild the temple
Zechariahsaw night visions and foretold the coming humble King
Malachithe last word of the Old Testament, a messenger before Messiah
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