Prophet Information:
Habakkuk, according to the Book of the Bee he was from the land of Zoar and of the tribe of Simeon, also that he brought food to Daniel in the lions den, he was stoned to death by Jews in Jerusalem
Mission/Message:
Habakkuk was different to the other twelve Minor Prophets in that he wrote no oracle addressed directly at Israel
Documentation:
The book seems like it is just a personal record between a man and God, but it could represent how the godly felt at the time about what was happening around them. The book itself is generally dated to 605 B.C. Habakkuk is also mentioned in the book Bel and the Dragon as being the person who ministered to Daniel whilst in the lions den, but this is not seen as historical. He is also mentioned in Lives of the Prophets, saying that he was born to a Shunamite woman with Elisha's blessing.
Occupation:
Unknown but there are musical notations in the book, which would give rise to the belief that he was knowledgeable in music.
Best known for:
-Prediction of the coming Babylonian invasion
Attributes of his personality:
Strong faith in religious traditions, he wrote with clearness and great feeling, and displays his trust and belief in God
Supernatural Aspects:
The book describes a relationship between the prophet and God, one where Habakkuk complains and gets his answers until finally he is happy and fully understands God’s will and accepts it.
Examples of prophecies:
-The invasion by Babylonians
-The punishment of the Babylonians
End Times Prophecies:
There is some debate about the first section of Chapter two where some believe it is talking about the anti-christ and the end times yet the traditionalists believe that it is merely talking about the fact that, even though the punishment of the Babylonians will come, that they will have to wait for the vision to come true, and they did have to wait 66 years.
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