Old Testament · Major figure
Malachi
The final Old Testament prophet who called post-exilic Israel to repentance and faithfulness to God.
Malachi serves as the last prophetic voice of the Old Testament, addressing the spiritual apathy and corruption of the returned exiles in Jerusalem. His message emphasizes the necessity of honoring God through sincere worship and covenant faithfulness. He is best known for his promise of a coming messenger who would prepare the way for the Lord.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Malachi 1:1
- Last appears
- Malachi 1:1
Where Malachi appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Levi312 versesThe third son of Jacob and Leah, and the patriarch of the priestly tribe of Israel.
- Judah718 versesThe fourth son of Jacob and Leah, whose tribe became the royal line of Israel and the lineage of the Messiah.
- Israel2,459 versesThe name given to Jacob by God, later designating the twelve tribes and the covenant nation of God's people.
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