The MAJOR & MINOR Prophets - The 16 Writing Prophets Of The Hebrew Canon

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1. The Plunderer (6-8): Against greed and aggression 2. The Selfish (9-11): Against exploitation and extortion 3. The Oppressor (12-14): Against violence, cruelty and subjugation 4. The Immoral Bully (15-17): Against shameful misuse of others

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Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.

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