Amos Bible. 1 The words of Amos one of the shepherds of Tekoa the vision he saw concerning Israel two years before the earthquake when Uzziah was king of. Amos presents God as the ruler of this world and declares that all nations are responsible to Him.
He prophesied in Israel at the great cult center of Bethel from which he was finally expelled by the priest in charge of this royal sanctuary 71017. Jeremiah 121417 1These are the words of Amos who was among the sheepherdersaof Tekoawhat he saw concerning Israel two yearsbbefore the earthquake in the days when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoashcwas king of Israel. Amos flourished 8th century bc the first Hebrew prophet to have a biblical book named for him.
Judgment on Israels Neighbors.
This town was located just 10 miles south of Jerusalem and was a part of the Judean kingdom. For three sins of Israel even for four I will not relent. The Book of Amos is an intriguing Scripture from a unique individual Amos a shepherd and fig tree farmer dwelling in southern Judah who is called by God to go to Bethel and announce warnings of judgment to the northern kingdom of Israel. 6 This is what the Lord says.
