Habakkuk was part of the remnant of Israel who remained faithful to the Lord. He was jealous for the nation of Israel who had strayed far away from the Lord their God. He did not understand why God did not punish their iniquity and bring them back to Himself, as in times past. The apostate, northern kingdom of Israel, had already been sent into captivity by Assyria. The southern kingdom 'though equally wicked, seemed to be escaping the inevitable wrath of God. read more...