Who were the prophets in Kings?
Emma Johnson
Updated on March 03, 2026
The Prophets
| Approximate represented date of activity (BCE) | Prophet | Biblical Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 1050 850 | Joshua Samuel Elijah | Book of Joshua Book of Samuel I Kings 17-21, II Kings 11 – 211 |
| 850 | Micaiah | I Kings 228-29 |
| 825 | Elisha | II Kings 2 – 10 |
| 750 | Amos | Book of Amos |
What is the name of the old prophet?
Where to Locate References in Ancient and Modern Scripture
| Prophet: | Scripture References: |
|---|---|
| Methuselah | Genesis 5:21-27, D&C 107:50,52-53, Moses 8:2-7 |
| Lamech | Genesis 4:18-24, Genesis 5:25-31, D&C 107:51, Moses 8:5-11 |
| Noah | Genesis 5-9, 1 Peter 3:20, Moses 7-9 |
| Shem | Genesis 10:21-31, Genesis 11:10-11, D&C 138:41 |
Who are the two prophets in the Book of Kings?
Samuel, the Talmud says, wrote the Book of Judges and the Book of Samuel, until his death, at which point the prophets Nathan and Gad picked up the story. And the Book of Kings, according to tradition, was written by the prophet Jeremiah.
Who is the most famous prophet in 1 Kings?
Elijah
In 1 Kings 18, Elijah defended the worship of the Hebrew God over that of the Canaanite deity Baal….
| Elijah | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 900 BCE possibly Tishbe |
| Died | c. 849 BCE near Jericho |
| Venerated in | Judaism Christianity Islam Druze faith |
| Feast | 20 July (Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod) |
Who was the king of Babylon 2 Kings 24?
Jehoiakim
Bible Gateway 2 Kings 24 :: NIV. During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded the land, and Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years.
Who is the old prophet in 1 Kings 13?
prophet Amos
The conflict in Bethel may lead to the story of prophet Amos’ appearance in Bethel (cf. Amos 7:10–17).
What is the nickname for Elijah?
The Troubler of Israel
Elijah in Islam/Nicknames
Who wrote 1st and 2nd Samuel?
Authorship and date of composition According to passages 14b and 15a of the Bava Basra tractate of the Talmud, the book was written by Samuel up until 1 Samuel 25, which notes the death of Samuel, and the remainder by the prophets Gad and Nathan.
Who wrote 1 and 2 Chronicles?
Jewish and Christian tradition identified this author as the 5th century BC figure Ezra, who gives his name to the Book of Ezra; Ezra is also believed to be the author of both Chronicles and Ezra–Nehemiah. Later critics, skeptical of the long-maintained tradition, preferred to call the author “the Chronicler”.
