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Questions tagged [navi-prophets]

The second section of Tanach, the books of the prophets which includes: Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi

the books of the prophets: Joshua/Y'hoshua, Judges/Shof'tim, Samuel/Sh'muel, Kings/M'lachim, Jeremiah/Yirmiya, Ezekiel/Y'chezkel, Isaiah/Y'sha'ya, Hosea/Hoshea, Joel/Yoel, Amos/Amos, Obadiah/Ovadya, Jonah/Yona, Micah/Micha, Nahum/Nachum, Habakkuk/Chavakuk, Zephaniah/Tz'fanya, Haggai/Chagay, Zechariah/Z'charya, and Malachi/Mal'achi

See also individual books' tags: , , , , , , , Trei Asar: , , , , , , , , , , ,.

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Could Bathsheba have refused King David?

I always wondered whether Bathsheba could have refused King David. Or if she could have argued to the king reasonably that she is a wife of someone already, and thus what he wants is totally against the law. Was it also possible that she objected…
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Where in Navi does someone's arm shrivel up?

I'm researching about how HaShem is constantly doing everything, and every second giving us all that we have. I think I remember that somewhere in Navi, there was a bad person that HaShem made his arm shrivel up, to show him that he doesn't have his…
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How would traditional Judaism categorize the general time location of the prophets?

Assuming the following four categories, is this how traditional Judaism would group the prophets? The prophets of the northern kingdom (Israel): Hosea Amos Jonah The prophets of the southern kingdom (Judah): Obadiah Joel (Some 'modern scholars'…
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Can non-Biblical figures be considered prophets?

If a person is a leader of men and brings his community to religion and is an upholder of the law, could he be considered a prophet, or is this honour only held by Biblical figures? Does G-D still appoint prophets to lead his communities today, or…
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All of Navi is in the Torah?

The Gemarah in TANNIS (9a) says that there is nothing in the Nevim and Kesuvim that is not hinted to in the Torah. My question is, why have both?
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Symbolism of the menorah and the two anointed ones in Zechariah 4

I would have to put the entirety of Zechariah 4 here to give adequate context for this question. In the passage, Zechariah has a vision of two olive trees that stand on either side of a menorah. Zechariah asks the angel twice what they are, and this…
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How did they cremate Shaul at the end of Shmuel 2?

It seems that once a group of brave warriors retrieved Shaul Hamelech's body parts they cremated him and then buried the remains. How does this match up with the general view in Judaism that prohibits creation?
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The Neviim - Caves, solitude, hitbodedut - how much were they separate from the masses?

Can you assist me in understanding if the neviim did in fact go into their caves specifically for hitbodedut, to not be overwhelmed by the throngs of people needing their visions, or just to collect themselves and be at one with Hashem.
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Is there a Kli Yakar on Nach

I've heard ideas from the Keli Yakar before. Did he write a commentary on the Navi? I have only seen his commentary on the Chumash, at least as far as I recall.
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Why are the prophets so critical of Edom?

There have been alliances between the Israelites and Edom. I'm quite puzzled as to why the prophets are so critical of the Edomites? Can anyone send me sources of terrible things that The Edomites did to the Jews? Besides of course King Herod..
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How to interpret Deuteronomy 18:15 using singular form for prophet?

A prophet will the LORD thy God raise up unto thee, from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; —(Deuteronomy 18:15, OJPS) God raised up many prophets. Not just a prophet. Is Moses talking about a unique super…
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Which prophets in tanach were prosecuted?

While, some prophets may be prosecuted. Some don't. I've heard Elisa is actually highly revered while Nehemiah is deplored. Daniel is not prosecuted by jews definitely. Is there a credible list which prophets are prosecuted and which prophets are…
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