Survey of the Old Testament Chapter 40 Habakkuk

The Writing of the Book The Background Probably contemporary with Jeremiah  Prophecies likely dated 640-626 BC The Background Disintegration of the Assyrian Empire Josiah's reform in Judah Photo: This portion of the Babylonian Chronicle describes the capture of Jehoiachin, king of Judah, and his being exiled to Babylon about 600 BC.

Structure and Organization Purpose and Message To examine God's justice on the international plane Structure and Organization Prayers of the prophet and responses from the Lord Major Themes God's Policy for Handling Nations