Minor Prophets Explained: Interactive History from Hosea to Malachi

Explore the 12 Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. Click on a Prophet to learn more about the Prophet, key facts, and history. Once you click on the Prophet, there are other links to learn more!

The TwelveHoseaHosea750-725 BCJoelJoel835-800 BC (debated)AmosAmos760-750 BCObadiahObadiah586-585 BC (most likely)JonahJonah785-760 BCMicahMicah735-700 BCNahumNahum663-612 BCHabakkukHabakkuk609-605 BCZephaniahZephaniah640-625 BCHaggaiHaggai520 BCZechariahZechariah520-518 BC (and later)MalachiMalachi450-430 BC

Historical Timeline

450 BC - 430 BC
520 BC - 520 BC
520 BC - 518 BC
586 BC - 585 BC
609 BC - 605 BC
640 BC - 625 BC
663 BC - 612 BC
735 BC - 700 BC
750 BC - 725 BC
760 BC - 750 BC
785 BC - 760 BC
835 BC - 800 BC
835 BC430 BC

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The dashed lines show which prophets were contemporaries, ministering during overlapping time periods. This helps understand the historical context and how different prophets addressed similar situations.

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