1
The Message to the Nations
Amos 1
God sends Amos to prophesy against the nations, including Israel, for their sins of oppression, injustice, and idolatry.
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Amos
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The Book of Amos is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a collection of prophecies and teachings attributed to the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE and served as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom of Israel.
The Book of Amos covers a wide range of subjects, including the judgment and redemption of God's people, the coming of the Messiah, and the restoration of the Kingdom of God. The book includes a number of prophecies about the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel to the Assyrians, as well as visions of the future restoration and prosperity of the kingdom of God.
Key figures in the book of Amos include Amos, as well as the kings of Israel, including Jeroboam II and Zechariah. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the Assyrians, the Persians, and the Messiah, who are the subjects of the prophet's teachings and prophecies. The book also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.
Commentary
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The Book of Amos is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a collection of prophecies and teachings attributed to the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE and served as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom of Israel.
The Book of Amos covers a wide range of subjects, including the judgment and redemption of God's people, the coming of the Messiah, and the restoration of the Kingdom of God. The book includes a number of prophecies about the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel to the Assyrians, as well as visions of the future restoration and prosperity of the kingdom of God.
Key figures in the book of Amos include Amos, as well as the kings of Israel, including Jeroboam II and Zechariah. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the Assyrians, the Persians, and the Messiah, who are the subjects of the prophet's teachings and prophecies. The book also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.
Biblical figures
Key figures in Amos
God
Supreme Being
Israel
King
David
Prophet, King of Israel
Judah
Tribal leader
Jerusalem
Capital
Egypt
Pharaoh
Dan
Judge
Jacob
Prophet, Patriarchs
P
Philistine
Enemy
Ben
Son of Jacob.
Joseph
Prophet, Vizier
Amos
Prophet
Z
Zion
No official position held by the figure Zion.
S
Syria
Ruler
Isaac
Prophet, patriarch
A
Ammon
Servant
S
Samaria
King of Israel
G
Gilead
Judge
E
Edom
Chief of Edom.
B
Bethel
priest
B
Bashan
King of Bashan
D
Damascus
Governor of Damascus
J
Joash
King
N
Nazar
Prophet.
A
Amaziah
King
C
Carmel
Prophet.
U
Uzziah
King of Judah
T
Tema
Head of the singers
H
Hazael
King
T
Tyrus
King
G
Gaza
Ruler of Gaza
T
Teman
Scribe
O
Orion
Ham
M
Moab
Chapters
Chapters
2
Punishment for Israel's Sins
Amos 2
God announces punishment for Israel's sins, including military defeat and destruction of their cities.
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3
A Call to Repentance
Amos 3
God calls on the people to repent, warning them of impending judgment for their sins.
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4
God's Discipline
Amos 4
God accuses the people of ignoring His discipline and not turning back to Him.
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5
A Lament for Israel
Amos 5
Amos laments for Israel, calling on them to seek justice and righteousness, and warning them of impending judgment.
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6
The Proud and Comfortable
Amos 6
God accuses the wealthy and comfortable of ignoring the poor and oppressed, and of not seeking Him.
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7
A Vision of Locusts
Amos 7
Amos sees a vision of locusts, a symbol of God's judgment, and intercedes on behalf of the people.
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8
A Vision of the End
Amos 8
Amos sees a vision of the end, a time of famine and destruction, but also of hope and restoration.
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9
The Restoration of Israel
Amos 9
Amos prophesies of the restoration of Israel, a time when God will gather His people and establish His kingdom on earth.
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