him about the consequences of his sin. They displayed the same courage and convictions that the writing prophets did, though they left to others the task of recording their words and deeds. The prophets first communicated their messages orally, not in written form. Isaiah and Jeremiah, for example, sometimes spoke directly with the kings of Judah (Isa. 7:1–14; Jer. 37:17–20). At other times, prophets spoke to the general population (Jon. 3:4; Jer. 7:1–15). These