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The Holy Bible - Malachi

The Book of Malachi shares God's words through the prophet Malachi to Israel after the exile, around 450 BC. It deals with their doubts about God's love, poor worship, and broken promises in marriage and tithes.

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The Holy Bible - Zechariah

The Book of Zechariah records the prophet’s visions and messages to the Jews rebuilding Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, around 520–518 BC.

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The Holy Bible - Haggai

The Book of Haggai contains messages from the prophet Haggai to the Jews who returned from exile in Babylon around 520 BC. It pushes them to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem, which lay in ruins.

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The Holy Bible - Zephaniah

The Book of Zephaniah brings a message from the prophet Zephaniah during King Josiah's rule in Judah, around 640-609 BC. It warns of the coming Day of the Lord, a time of judgement on Judah for idolatry and on other nations for their pride.

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The Holy Bible - Habakkuk

The Book of Habakkuk records the prophet’s questions to God about injustice in Judah during the late 7th century BC.

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The Holy Bible - Nahum

The Book of Nahum announces God’s judgement on Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, for its cruelty and pride. Written around the 7th century BC, it contrasts with Jonah, where Nineveh repented.

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The Holy Bible - Micah

The Book of Micah delivers God’s message through the prophet Micah in the 8th century BC, during a time of corruption in Judah and Israel.

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The Holy Bible - Jonah

The Book of Jonah tells the story of Jonah, a prophet who runs from God's command to preach to Nineveh, a wicked city. Written around the 8th century BC, it shows Jonah's flight, his time in a great fish, and his preaching that leads Nineveh to repent.

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The Holy Bible - Obadiah

The Book of Obadiah is the shortest in the Old Testament. It warns Edom of judgement for their pride and harm to Judah. Written after Jerusalem's fall in 586 BC.

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The Holy Bible - Amos

The Book of Amos records the words of Amos, a shepherd from Tekoa. God sends him to warn Israel in the 8th century BC. Amos speaks against rich people who harm the poor.

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The Holy Bible - Joel

The Book of Joel warns Israel about a locust plague and calls for repentance. Written around the 9th century BC, it uses the disaster to point to a greater day of judgement from God.

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The Holy Bible - Hosea

The Book of Hosea tells the story of the prophet Hosea, whom God tells to marry a woman who cheats on him. This marriage stands for Israel's betrayal of God through idolatry.

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The Holy Bible - Daniel

The Book of Daniel records the life of Daniel, a young Jew taken captive to Babylon in 605 BC. It shares stories of faith amid trials, such as Daniel's friends in the fiery furnace and Daniel in the lions' den.

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The Holy Bible - Ezekiel

The Book of Ezekiel follows the prophet Ezekiel, called by God during Judah’s exile in Babylon around 593–571 BC. It captures his visions, symbolic acts, and messages of judgment and hope.

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The Holy Bible - Lamentations

The Book of Lamentations is a series of five poems that mourn the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians in 586 BC. It expresses deep grief over the city's fall, the temple's ruin, and the people's suffering.

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The Holy Bible - Jeremiah

Dive into the heart-wrenching story of Jeremiah, a prophet whose life was a rollercoaster of emotions. As he delivered God’s messages to a rebellious Judah on the brink of judgment, Jeremiah, known as the “weeping prophet,” boldly warned of exile while holding onto the promise of restoration.

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The Holy Bible - Isaiah

Isaiah’s Book of Prophecies is a powerful and inspiring work that speaks to God’s judgment, mercy, and plan for Israel and the world. Written by the prophet Isaiah during a tough time for Judah, it confronts sin, warns of the consequences, and reveals the hope of a coming Messiah.

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The Holy Bible - Song of Solomon

The Song of Solomon, often attributed to King Solomon, is a lyrical and passionate celebration of love, beauty, and intimacy between a bride and groom.

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The Holy Bible - Ecclesiastes

Through the voice of the Preacher, it grapples with the fleeting nature of worldly pursuits—wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom—declaring them “vanity” (meaningless) apart from God.

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The Holy Bible - Proverbs

The Book of Proverbs is a treasure trove of practical wisdom that’ll guide you to a godly, fulfilling life. It’s mostly credited to King Solomon, and its 31 chapters are packed with short, memorable sayings that...

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The Holy Bible - Psalms

The Book of Psalms is a treasure trove of 150 poetic prayers, songs, and laments that capture the full range of human emotions—joy, sorrow, praise, fear, and hope. Written by various authors, including David, these psalms express the heart’s response to God’s presence, power, and promises.

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The Holy Bible - Job

Dive into the heart-wrenching world of Job, a righteous man whose life is shattered by unimaginable suffering. Wealth, health, and family all vanish, leaving him to grapple with the profound question of why the innocent endure such pain.

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The Holy Bible - Esther

Have you ever heard of the Book of Esther? It’s a super cool story about a Jewish girl named Esther who becomes queen in the Persian Empire.

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The Holy Bible - Nehemiah

The Book of Nehemiah is a powerful narrative of restoration and leadership, detailing the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls and the spiritual renewal of God’s people after the Babylonian exile.

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The Holy Bible - Ezra

The Book of Ezra is a stirring account of God’s faithfulness in restoring His people after the Babylonian exile. It chronicles the return of the Jews to Jerusalem, the rebuilding of the temple, and the renewal of their covenant with God.