Old Testament Prophetic Genre (Minor)

Hosea and Amos These two prophets speak to the northern Kingdom of Israel. Israel is doing well economically, but spiritually, they are terrible.

Joel and Obadiah These two prophets told the people that destruction was coming because of their wickedness. The people repent and listen to Joel.

Jonah Jonah is told by God to go to Nineveh. He doesn’t want to go. God makes him go, and the city repents.

Micah Micah tells the people to repent. They do not so Assyria attacks. Micah tells them that God still want to care for them—just repent.

Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah Times are difficult and these prophets remind people to stop sinning and turn back to the Lord.

Haggai and Zechariah These prophets spoke to the after the exile of God’s people. They encourage Israel to follow God and to build the temple.

Malachi Malachi tells the people to follow God, but we don’t see if the people actually do it. We are left wondering.