I did not say there were no prophets during that time period. I said there were no speaking or writing prophets during that time. Historically, the speaking and writing prophets ended with Malachi and did not start again until John the Baptist. While prophets like Anna and Simeon were used by God for the specific purpose of attending the coming of Jesus, there is no biblical/historical record of their speaking or writing at the command of the Lord to Israel or anyone. It was not until the "Day Star" dawned that the voice of God was heard once more.
Hmmm. My Bible doesn't have a 400 year silent period in it.