They foretold both judgment and succor, among other topics. For example, many of the Israelite prophets foretold the First Destruction.
The Israelite prophets were extremely learned and pious individuals, both men and women, whose superlative level of piety merited them with visions from God. They had to be humble, yet speak with authority. They had to love their people, yet not hesitate to rebuke with caustic words if commanded to by God. (See: Why did the Prophets rebuke? And see: Why did some people not listen to them?)
The prophets were called upon by God to guide the people and to guide the king. While the king had authority in national matters of state, and the Sanhedrin (Sages) had say in Torah-rulings and halakha (law), the prophets spoke in matters of ethics, of belief, of loyalty to God, and behavior. They rebuked the people at God's command, they predicted events which God revealed to them, they taught through Divine inspiration, and they provided optimism and hope with the prophecies of eventual Redemption.
Some of the prophetical chapters (or books) detail Israelite history and past events, some exhort the people to improve their spiritual level, some predict events and/or warn (especially concerning the First Destruction), some serve to comfort the nation, some speak of prayer and love of God, and some speak of life, experience and wisdom.
See also:A list of the Israelite prophets
Yes.
Micah warned the people about God's judgment on Israel as well as Judah for the sins of their rulers, prophets and priests.
All prophets after Jonah are classical Prophets
the prophets did
the prophets did
Ancient Israel, according to the Bible, had Kings who were constrained by Prophets and Priests who divined the will of God. In this way there was both a monarchy (the line of kings) and a theocracy (the prophets and priests).
The prophets Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel).
With the exception of Jeremiah, John the Baptist, and Jesus who were all called to be prophets before they were formed in the womb, those called to be God's prophets were ordinary citizens of Israel. Some were shepherds and fishermen.
why did Israel split into two different kingdoms
Prophets. At least some of them were.
C. Ross Milley has written: 'The prophets of Israel' -- subject(s): Bible, Prophets, Theology
The past tense of foretell is foretold.