Old Testament Word Search

AMOS – A shepherd and farmer from Tekoa, Amos became one of the earliest writing prophets, boldly denouncing social injustice, corruption, and religious hypocrisy in Israel during the 8th century BC.

DANIEL – A young Hebrew exile in Babylon, Daniel remained faithfully devoted to God, interpreted dreams and visions for kings, and survived the famous lion’s den through divine protection.

ELIJAH – A powerful and fiery prophet in Israel, Elijah confronted King Ahab and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, performed miracles, and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind.

ELISHA – Successor to Elijah, Elisha performed numerous miracles including raising the dead, healing leprosy, and multiplying food. He guided Israel’s kings and maintained a school of prophets.

EZEKIEL – A priest-prophet exiled to Babylon, Ezekiel received dramatic visions including the valley of dry bones. He delivered messages of judgment and future restoration for the nation of Israel.

EZRA – A devoted Jewish priest and scribe, Ezra led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem, passionately restored the Law of Moses, and reformed the spiritual and moral life of the community.

GIDEON – A humble judge and military leader whom God called to rescue Israel from Midianite oppression. With only 300 men and God’s guidance, he achieved a remarkable and decisive victory.

HABAKKUK – A prophet who boldly questioned God about suffering and injustice, Habakkuk engaged in a profound dialogue with the Lord and ultimately expressed deep trust and joyful faith in God’s sovereignty.

HAGGAI – A post-exilic prophet who urged the Jewish returnees to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. His short but powerful messages motivated the people and promised God’s blessing upon their obedience.

HOSEA – Called to marry an unfaithful wife as a symbol of Israel’s spiritual unfaithfulness to God, Hosea’s life and prophecies powerfully illustrated God’s enduring, unconditional love for His wayward people.

ISAIAH – One of the greatest Hebrew prophets, Isaiah served in Jerusalem for decades, condemning sin while foretelling the coming Messiah with remarkable detail and poetic beauty across 66 prophetic chapters.

JEREMIAH – Known as the “weeping prophet,” Jeremiah faithfully proclaimed God’s judgment on Judah for decades despite persecution, imprisonment, and rejection, also foretelling a future new covenant with God’s people.

JOEL – A prophet who interpreted a devastating locust plague as divine judgment, Joel called the people to sincere repentance and powerfully foretold the future outpouring of God’s Spirit on all humanity.

JONAH – A reluctant prophet sent to preach repentance to Nineveh, Jonah famously fled from God and was swallowed by a great fish before ultimately delivering his message to the repentant Assyrian city.

JOSHUA – Moses’ faithful successor, Joshua courageously led the Israelites across the Jordan River into Canaan, commanded the miraculous fall of Jericho, and successfully oversaw the conquest and division of the Promised Land.

MALACHI – The last of the Old Testament prophets, Malachi rebuked priests and people for spiritual apathy, corrupt worship, and social unfaithfulness, while closing with a promise of the coming forerunner prophet.

MICAH – A contemporary of Isaiah, Micah prophesied against injustice and corruption among Israel’s leaders, famously predicted the birth of the Messiah in Bethlehem, and called people to justice, mercy, and humility.

NAHUM – A prophet whose entire message focused on the coming destruction of Nineveh, the brutal capital of Assyria. Nahum presented God as both slow to anger and a powerful judge of wickedness.

NEHEMIAH – A Jewish cupbearer to the Persian king, Nehemiah received permission to return to Jerusalem, where he courageously organized and led the rebuilding of the city walls despite fierce opposition and threats.

OBADIAH – The shortest book in the Old Testament belongs to Obadiah, whose single-chapter prophecy declared God’s coming judgment on Edom for their pride and betrayal of their brother nation Israel in crisis.

SAMUEL – A key transitional figure in Israel’s history, Samuel served as prophet, priest, and judge, anointing both Saul and David as kings while faithfully guiding Israel through a critical period of transformation.

SOLOMON – Son of King David, Solomon was renowned for extraordinary wisdom, great wealth, and building Jerusalem’s magnificent First Temple, though his later marriages to foreign women led to spiritual compromise and idolatry.

ZECHARIAH – A post-exilic prophet who encouraged Jerusalem’s restoration through vivid symbolic visions, Zechariah also delivered remarkably detailed Messianic prophecies, including the king entering Jerusalem humbly riding on a donkey.

ZEPHANIAH – A prophet of royal descent who preached during King Josiah’s reign, Zephaniah warned of the coming “Day of the Lord” and its judgment on Judah, while also promising future restoration and rejoicing.