Such prophets seem to have abounded in Old Testament times. Practically one third of the Old Testament is made up of the writings of the prophets. Now, not all the prophets wrote.
Some prophets foretold wondrous events and great blessings to come.
They spoke a forceful word that penetrated to the heart. It roused the people. But whether their message met with openness or opposition, the prophets were a force to be reckoned with. Their role was important. Their powerful witness and word roused the people to greater love and fidelity.