
Old TestamentMinor Prophets
Book of Malachi
4
Chapters
55
Verses
Malachi
Author
433-424 BC
Date Written
Overview
Malachi, the last Old Testament prophet, confronted spiritual apathy and promised the coming messenger.
Purpose
To confront complacency and call for renewed faithfulness before the coming of the Lord.
Historical Context
Written after Nehemiah's time, addressing spiritual decline in post-exilic Judah.