Several prophets in the Bible were rejected by their own people. Here are some prominent examples:
* Jeremiah: He faced constant opposition and persecution from the people of Judah, including priests, prophets, and government officials. He was imprisoned, threatened, and his prophecies were ignored or ridiculed. (Jeremiah 11:18-23, 20:1-2, 26:7-9, 37:15-16, 38:4-6)
* Elijah: He faced intense opposition from King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, as well as from many Israelites who had turned to Baal worship. He was forced to flee for his life. (1 Kings 18, 19)
* Elisha: Similar to Elijah, Elisha faced rejection and skepticism from some Israelites. (2 Kings 6:31-33)
* Amos: He was rejected and told to leave Bethel by Amaziah, a priest, because his prophecies were considered disruptive to the established religious and political order. (Amos 7:10-13)
* Jesus: While not typically considered a prophet in the same vein as the Old Testament prophets, Jesus is considered by Christians to be the ultimate prophet and Messiah. He was rejected by many of his own people, especially the religious leaders of the time, and ultimately crucified. (Matthew 21:11, Mark 6:4, John 1:11)
* Isaiah: While the Bible does not explicitly say Isaiah was rejected, tradition and hints in the text suggest he faced opposition from some within the royal court and among the people. Some scholars believe that the "Suffering Servant" passages in Isaiah refer to Isaiah himself or a group of faithful prophets who were persecuted.
These prophets faced rejection because their messages often challenged the status quo, called people to repentance, and warned of impending judgment if they did not turn away from their sins. Their prophecies were often uncomfortable and went against the desires and beliefs of the people.