Isaiah (est. 740-681 BC)

Victims beheaded during Egypt's civil war

Isaiah, son of Amoz and he was given a message about Judah and Jerusalem, that they should turn from their wicked ways or face destruction.  Isaiah is told about Immanuel who will be born in the line of David and will be born of a virgin, and is also told about the coming of the Holy Spirit.  Isaiah says that he trusts the Lord, despite knowing that God is no longer pleased with Israel.

The philistines and arameans attacked Israel but even still people did not turn from their wickedness, the the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh turned against each other but then joined forces to attack Judah.  So God says that the Assyrians will attack Jerusalem and Mount Zion, but Isaiah is told to tell the people that once they trust in God then he will punish Assyria for their crimes, even destroying the forests of Lebanon.

The destruction of various places are foretold such as Babylon, Moab, Zoar, Damascus, Ethiopia, Tyre, Canaan, Sidon, and even the destruction of the world.  A civil war in Egypt is foretold, later an angel kills 185000 Assyrian soldiers who were on their way to destroy Jerusalem and it is declared that "None who are evil will live in peace."

Prophet Micah (est750-686BC)

Prophet Information:

Micah, according to the Book of the Bee he was of the tribe of Ephraim and was slain by Joram the son of Ahab

Mission/Message:

Micah switches between messages of doom and messages of hope. His message also declares that there will be a Messiah from the line of David.

Documentation:

The author is unknown but believed to be Micah himself. The writings bear some resemblance to that of Isaiah with the difference being that Micah had less knowledge of Jerusalem’s political scene.

Best known for:

-Prediction of the capture of Samaria, which happened later in his lifetime

Attributes of his personality:

Micah was an opinionated observer of the society around him, and he spent time pointing out how God hates idolatry, injustice, rebellion and ritualism. His prophecies show both tenderness, but they also show threatening language.

Supernatural Aspects:

It is mention how the “word of God” came to him. His prophecies follow the format of pointing out social injustices followed by what the Lord had to say about it, so he must have been able to speak with God.

Examples of prophecies:

-The destruction of Samaria

-The prediction of the Messiah and the birthplace where he would be born

End Times Prophecies:

-In Chapter two, it mentions that when the church will not prophesy, that there will be someone called “the breaker” who will be broken away from the church yet devoted to God and that he will become a leader that will lead people out of spiritual confusion to avoid destruction. Interestingly enough, if you link this with predictions of Daniel who mentions a Michael (of which has several meanings: ‘Who is like God?’ The name also means ‘leadership’). Could the Michael and ‘the breaker’ be one in the same?