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The Israelite prophets were extremely learned and pious individuals, 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.
The prophets were called upon by God to guide the people and to guide the king. While the king had authority in matters of state, and the Sanhedrin (Sages) had say in Torah-rulings and halakha (law), the prophets spoke in matters of ethics, belief, 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, some exhort the people to improve their spiritual level, some predict events, 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.
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∙ 6y agoThe 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.
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 the other Related Links.Link: A list of the Israelite prophets
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Did the prophets bring the israelites back to religion?
The Israelites never lost their religion.However, in the sense that not ALL of the Israelites were righteous, and the Prophets urged them to repent and serve God, the answer is yes. The prophets did have a positive influence on the Israelites.See also:The function of the Israelite prophets
What did the prophets tell the israelites?
The prophets told the Israelites to live good and decent lives.The prophets told the Israelites what God wanted them to do. Prophets urged the Israelites to live by the idea of right and wrong.also do u need love and heart go for kids dating go to msp movie star planet sex rape cyberbuly
Who helped the Israelites defeat the Canaanites?
prophets
What was the role of King in Israelite history?
what was the role of kings in israelites history
What did the Hebrews believe the prophets were?
The true prophets were God's messengers.
How did the Israelites faithfulness to the covenant break down and how did the prophets try to intervene?
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Do atheists believe in prophets?
no
Who were the prophets who acted on the israelites behalf in their escape from Egypt?
Moses and Aaron. Read all about it in Exodus.
What was saul's role in the israelites?
He was the first king.
Led the israelites out of Egypt?
Moses or Abraham led the israelites out of Egypt i believe
Why was God so disinterested in everyone except the Israelites in the Old Testament?
Because of His covenant with the Israelites.See the Related Link.So why did the Prophets scold the Israelites so much?
Who believe that God spoke to his prophets?
i believe He did because it says in the Bible and it tells a story of Him and Prophets and it has helped me a lot and you should read it! :)
