Want to know what God did after the time of the Old Testament prophets? So would we! God remains silent for 400 years until the birth of Jesus. During this 400-year period, a number of nations overtake Israel. Israel successfully rebels against some (i.e. the Maccabean revolt) but by the time Jesus arrives, Romans had occupied Israel.

Similar to their 400 years in Egypt, the Israelites wanted a Savior. No wonder they clamored for Jesus to topple Rome, just as the Red Sea had toppled the Egyptians.