Historical context of Habakkuk

Who wrote Habakkuk, when, and to whom — and how that shapes the way we read it today.

Author

Habakkuk

Date written

c. 612-589 BC

Original audience

Judah.

Genre

Prophecy

Testament

Old Testament

Chapters

3

Background and setting

Before Babylon's invasion of Judah.

Why it matters today

Understanding the world Habakkuk was written into helps us read it on its own terms — and apply it faithfully to our lives now. God spoke through real people, in real history, for the lasting good of His people in every generation.

Read the overview of Habakkuk or jump into chapter 1.