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Haggai (Prophet of the Restored Temple)

חַגַּי

Iraq

c. 570 BCE – c. 505 BCE (~65 years old)

The energetic post-exilic prophet who ended sixteen years of communal paralysis in Jerusalem, Haggai stirred Governor Zerubbabel and the high priest to finish building the Second Temple, promising that its glory would exceed the first.

Jerusalem, Israel

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Zephaniah (Herald of the Day of the Lord)

צְפַנְיָה

Palestine

c. 660 BCE – c. 605 BCE (~55 years old)

A prince of royal blood descended from King Hezekiah, Zephaniah served as the prophetic catalyst behind King Josiah's sweeping spiritual reformation, warning of the cosmic Day of the Lord while promising refuge to the humble.

Jerusalem, Israel

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Habakkuk (The Questioning Prophet)

חֲבַקּוּק

Palestine

c. 640 BCE – c. 580 BCE (~60 years old)

A profound philosopher-prophet and temple musician who dared to wrestle directly with God over the problem of evil and suffering, Habakkuk gave humanity the foundational spiritual principle: 'The just shall live by his faith.'

Tuyserkan, Iran

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Nahum of Elkosh (Prophet of Retributive Justice)

נַחוּם

Iraq

c. 670 BCE – c. 612 BCE (~58 years old)

Hailing from Elkosh in northern Mesopotamia, Nahum provided poetic comfort to small nations crushed under the brutal Assyrian Empire, heralding the downfall of tyranny and proclaiming good tidings of lasting peace.

Alqosh, Iraq

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Obadiah (Visionary of Mount Zion)

עֹבַדְיָה

Palestine

c. 620 BCE – c. 560 BCE (~60 years old)

Author of the shortest book in the Hebrew Bible, Obadiah (traditionally identified with the royal steward who risked his life hiding one hundred persecuted prophets in caves) delivered a powerful oracle against pride and betrayal.

Sebastia, Palestine

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Joel (The Prophet of Pentecostal Outpouring)

יוֹאֵל

Palestine

c. 830 BCE – c. 770 BCE (~60 years old)

The son of Pethuel and visionary prophet of Judah, Joel transformed the tragedy of an unprecedented ecological locust plague into an urgent call for genuine inward repentance, foretelling the universal pouring out of the Spirit upon all flesh.

Jish, Israel

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Micah of Moresheth (Prophet of Justice and Humility)

מִיכָה הַמֹּרַשְׁתִּי

Palestine

c. 750 BCE – c. 690 BCE (~60 years old)

A contemporary of Isaiah originating from rural Judah, Micah championed the rights of defenseless farmers against land-grabbing urban elites, famously prophesying that nations would beat their swords into plowshares.

Beit Guvrin, Israel

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Amos of Tekoa (The Prophet of Social Justice)

עָמוֹס

Palestine

c. 800 BCE – c. 745 BCE (~55 years old)

A humble herdsman and tender of sycamore fig trees from Judah, Amos was called by God to confront the Northern Kingdom of Israel, delivering scorching poetic oracles against the exploitation of the poor and hollow ritualism.

Tekoa, Palestine

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Dhul-Kifl (The Prophet of Patience)

ذو الكفل

Palestine

c. 600 BCE – c. 530 BCE (~70 years old)

Mentioned with high praise in the Quran among the patient and righteous, Dhul-Kifl ('The Possessor of the Pledge') is celebrated for taking a solemn covenant to fast continuously by day, pray through the night, and judge disputes without anger.

Al-Kifl, Iraq

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Nehemiah (Rebuilder of Jerusalem)

נְחֶמְיָה

Iran

c. 475 BCE – c. 410 BCE (~65 years old)

Royal cupbearer to Persian Emperor Artaxerxes I who gave up luxury to become Governor of Judah, Nehemiah spearheaded the miraculous reconstruction of Jerusalem's broken walls in fifty-two days while abolishing debt slavery among the poor.

Jerusalem, Israel

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Ezra / Uzair (The Scribe of God's Law)

עֶזְרָא הַסּוֹפֵר / عزير

Iraq

c. 480 BCE – c. 400 BCE (~80 years old)

The venerated priest, scribe, and religious reformer who led thousands of Jewish exiles back from Babylon to Jerusalem, Ezra re-established the Torah as the foundational constitution of Jewish life and founded the Great Assembly.

Al-Uzayr, Iraq

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Zechariah / Zakariyya (Guardian of Maryam)

זְכַרְיָה / زكريا

Palestine

c. 100 BCE – c. 20 CE (~119 years old)

A righteous priest of the Temple of Jerusalem and holy prophet, Zechariah (Zakariyya) was chosen by lot to be the protective guardian of the Virgin Mary and was blessed in his advanced age with the miraculous birth of John the Baptist (Yahya).

Jerusalem, Israel

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Elisha / Al-Yasa (The Wonder-Working Prophet)

אֱלִישָׁע / اليسع

Palestine

c. 900 BCE – c. 800 BCE (~100 years old)

The beloved disciple and successor of the prophet Elijah, Elisha received a double portion of his master's spirit, dedicating over half a century to miraculous acts of healing, feeding the hungry, and advising kings with prophetic foresight.

Sebastia, Palestine

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Joshua / Yusha ibn Nun (Leader of Israel)

יְהוֹשֻׁעַ בִּן־נוּן / يوشع بن نون

Egypt

c. 1355 BCE – c. 1245 BCE (~110 years old)

The devoted attendant and anointed successor of Moses, Joshua led the twelve tribes across the Jordan River into the Promised Land, renowned for his heroic courage, military brilliance, and unwavering covenantal fidelity.

Kifl Haris, Palestine

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Lot / Lut (The Steadfast Witness)

לוֹט / لوط

Iraq

c. 1800 BCE – c. 1700 BCE (~100 years old)

Nephew and loyal traveling companion of Abraham, Lot was sent as a prophet to the wealthy cities of the Jordan Plain, where he courageously defended divine morality and hospitality against pervasive corruption.

Bani Na'im, Palestine

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Shu'ayb (Jethro / Prophet of Midian)

شعيب / יִתְרוֹ

Saudi Arabia

c. 1600 BCE – c. 1500 BCE (~100 years old)

Titled 'Khatib al-Anbiya' (The Orator of the Prophets), Shu'ayb (identified in biblical tradition with Jethro) championed fair commercial weights, ethical dealings, and provided refuge and wisdom to Moses in Midian.

Mahis, Jordan

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Salih (Prophet of Thamud)

صالح

Saudi Arabia

c. 2100 BCE – c. 2000 BCE (~100 years old)

Sent to the master stone-carvers of Thamud at Hegra (Mada'in Salih), Salih challenged their greed and injustice through the miraculous She-Camel of God, demonstrating the inviolability of divine compassion.

Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia

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Hud (Prophet of 'Ad)

هود

Yemen

c. 2400 BCE – c. 2300 BCE (~100 years old)

An ancient Arabian prophet sent to the mighty civilization of 'Ad in the sandy dunes of Al-Ahqaf, Hud fearlessly confronted monumental arrogance, corruption, and idolatry with calls for ethical renewal.

Wadi Hadhramaut, Yemen

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