served as a prophet to Judah from 627 B.C. until the exile in 586 B.C.
| Climate of the times | Society was deteriorating economically, politically, spiritually. Wars and captivity dominated the world scene. God’s word was deemed offensive. |
| Main message | Repentance from sin would postpone Judah’s coming judgment at the hands of Babylon. |
| Importance of message | Repentance is one of the greatest needs in our immoral world. God’s promises to the faithful shine brightly by bringing hope for tomorrow and strength for today. |
| Contemporary prophets | Habakkuk (612–589 B.C.), Zephaniah (640–621 B.C.) |