<P> The Book of Malachi was written to correct the lax religious and social behaviour of the Israelites -- particularly the priests -- in post-exilic Jerusalem . Although the prophets urged the people of Judah and Israel to see their exile as punishment for failing to uphold their covenant with God , it was not long after they had been restored to the land and to Temple worship that the people 's commitment to their God began , once again , to wane . It was in this context that the prophet commonly referred to as Malachi delivered his prophecy . </P>
<P> The Book of Malachi was written to correct the lax religious and social behaviour of the Israelites -- particularly the priests -- in post-exilic Jerusalem . Although the prophets urged the people of Judah and Israel to see their exile as punishment for failing to uphold their covenant with God , it was not long after they had been restored to the land and to Temple worship that the people 's commitment to their God began , once again , to wane . It was in this context that the prophet commonly referred to as Malachi delivered his prophecy . </P>
who is the book of malachi written to
who is the book of malachi written to
the Israelites -- particularly the priests -- in post-exilic Jerusalem
the Israelites -- particularly the priests -- in post-exilic Jerusalem