Prophets

Nevi'im — the second section of the Hebrew Bible. Read all 380 chapters from Joshua through Malachi in Hebrew with vowels (nikud).

21

Books

380

Chapters

9,296

Verses

Yehoshua (Joshua)

יהושע

24 Chapters

The conquest and settlement of the Land of Israel under Joshua's leadership. Covers the crossing of the Jordan, the fall of Jericho, and the division of the land among the tribes.

Shoftim (Judges)

שופטים

21 Chapters

The era of the Judges, a cycle of sin, oppression, and deliverance. Features leaders like Deborah, Gideon, and Samson who rallied Israel in times of crisis.

Shmuel Alef (I Samuel)

שמואל א׳

31 Chapters

The transition from the period of Judges to the monarchy. Covers the birth of Samuel, the rise of King Saul, and the anointing of the young David.

Shmuel Bet (II Samuel)

שמואל ב׳

24 Chapters

The reign of King David — his triumphs, failures, and the consolidation of the kingdom. Includes the conquest of Jerusalem and the promise of an eternal dynasty.

Melachim Alef (I Kings)

מלכים א׳

22 Chapters

From the reign of King Solomon and the building of the First Temple to the division of the kingdom into Israel and Judah. Features the prophet Elijah.

Melachim Bet (II Kings)

מלכים ב׳

25 Chapters

The decline and fall of the two kingdoms. Covers the prophets Elijah and Elisha, the Assyrian exile of Israel, and the Babylonian destruction of the Temple.

Yeshayahu (Isaiah)

ישעיהו

66 Chapters

Visions of judgment and consolation. Contains some of the most famous messianic prophecies, calls for social justice, and promises of ultimate redemption.

Yirmiyahu (Jeremiah)

ירמיהו

52 Chapters

Prophecies during the final years of the Kingdom of Judah. Jeremiah warns of the coming destruction, mourns the exile, and promises a new covenant.

Yechezkel (Ezekiel)

יחזקאל

48 Chapters

Prophecies from Babylonian exile. Features dramatic visions including the divine chariot, the valley of dry bones, and the future Temple.

Hoshea (Hosea)

הושע

14 Chapters

A message of God's enduring love for Israel despite unfaithfulness. Uses the metaphor of a marriage to describe the covenant relationship.

Yoel (Joel)

יואל

4 Chapters

A call to repentance following a devastating locust plague. Contains the famous prophecy about the outpouring of the spirit in the end of days.

Amos

עמוס

9 Chapters

A shepherd from Tekoa who delivers powerful messages of social justice and warns against complacency and oppression of the poor.

Ovadyah (Obadiah)

עובדיה

1 Chapters

The shortest book of the Prophets — a single chapter prophesying judgment against Edom for its betrayal of Israel.

Yonah (Jonah)

יונה

4 Chapters

The story of the reluctant prophet who flees from God's mission to Nineveh, is swallowed by a great fish, and ultimately delivers God's message.

Micha (Micah)

מיכה

7 Chapters

Prophecies of judgment and hope from a rural prophet. Contains the famous verse: "Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God."

Nachum (Nahum)

נחום

3 Chapters

A vivid prophecy of the downfall of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, as divine retribution for its cruelty.

Chavakuk (Habakkuk)

חבקוק

3 Chapters

A dialogue between the prophet and God about the problem of evil and injustice. Concludes with a powerful declaration of faith.

Tzfanyah (Zephaniah)

צפניה

3 Chapters

Prophecies of the Day of the Lord — judgment upon the nations and the purification of a faithful remnant of Israel.

Chaggai (Haggai)

חגי

2 Chapters

A call to the returned exiles to rebuild the Temple. Encourages the people not to despair but to trust in God's promise of future glory.

Zecharyah (Zechariah)

זכריה

14 Chapters

Apocalyptic visions and messianic prophecies. Encourages the rebuilding of the Temple and foresees the ultimate redemption of Jerusalem.

Malachi

מלאכי

3 Chapters

The final prophetic book. Addresses issues of Temple worship, tithing, and faithfulness, and promises the coming of Elijah before the great day of the Lord.

About the Prophets (Nevi'im)

The Prophets (נביאים, Nevi'im) are the second of three sections of the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh). They contain 21 books, 380 chapters, and 9,296 verses, spanning from the conquest of the Land of Israel through the return from Babylonian exile.

Selections from the Prophets are read as the Haftarah in synagogues every Shabbat and on holidays, paired with the weekly Torah portion. The prophetic books contain timeless messages of justice, repentance, and hope.