The answer to the question of who was the youngest prophet is complex and depends on the religious tradition and interpretation of historical accounts. However, Jeremiah is often considered among the youngest prophets.
Here's a breakdown:
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Jeremiah: The Book of Jeremiah suggests he was quite young when called to prophecy. While the exact age isn't explicitly stated, Jeremiah 1:6 states, "Alas, Sovereign Lord," I said, "I do not know how to speak; I am only a boy." This implies youth and inexperience.
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Other Possible Candidates: It is difficult to definitively declare one single prophet as the youngest. Information on the age of many prophets at the time of their calling is either unavailable or based on interpretation of religious texts.
Therefore, although pinpointing the absolute youngest prophet is difficult due to lack of precise historical data, Jeremiah is frequently identified as a very young prophet at the time of his calling.
