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The Story of Amos
Also: Amosi (Kiswahili)
Shepherd from Tekoa sent to prophesy against injustice in the northern kingdom of Israel.
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Introduction
Amos, among the shepherds of Tekoa, saw visions concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah and Jeroboam son of Joash. Amos 1:1
When the priest Amaziah told him to leave Bethel, Amos said he was no prophet's son but a herdsman whom the LORD had sent. Amos 7:10–15
Told in: Amos
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Called from the flock
Amos answers Amaziah: the LORD took him from following the flock and sent him to prophesy to Israel.
More about this event
Places named: Bethel
Let justice roll down
Amos calls for justice to roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Mentioned across the Bible
Later passages that recall, mention or interpret Amos. These are not new events in the person’s lifetime.
Teaching or quotation mentioning them
- Acts 15:15–17 — James quotes Amos 9 at the Jerusalem council.
Books associated with Amos
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Themes and study
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Justice
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