The prophets of the Hoy Bible were the spokesmen for God. His job was to tell the people what God was saying and instructing. Often they were beaten and killed because the word of the Lord went against what the men wanted to do. In todays time many so called prophets only speak about monetary gifts and earthly pleasures. They are false prophets getting rich off the backs of unrepentant people. True prophets speak the truth whether it’s liked or disliked.