The “Nevi’im” is the Hebrew word for “Prophets” and is the second major division of the Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible), following the Torah and preceding the Ketuvim.

This collection contains the books that record and interpret Israel’s history, as well as the messages of its prophets. It is not a chronological arrangement in the modern sense, but a theological one. The Nevi’im is traditionally divided into two sections:

1. The Former Prophets: This includes the books of Joshua, Judges, Samuel (1 & 2), and Kings (1 & 2). These books are historical narratives, but they are written from a prophetic perspective. They interpret the history of Israel, from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile, through the lens of God’s covenant. They demonstrate the consequences of Israel’s obedience (blessing) and disobedience (judgement) under the Law.
2. The Latter Prophets: This section contains the oracles of the classical prophets. It includes the three “Major Prophets” (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel) and “The Twelve” (the collection of minor prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi). These books contain the direct messages of God delivered through His messengers, calling Israel to repentance, warning of judgement, and offering a future hope of restoration.