A shepherd and tender of sycamore-fig trees from Tekoa whom God called to prophesy against the prosperous northern kingdom. He thundered against those who 'trample on the heads of the poor' and turn justice to bitterness, calling instead for justice to 'roll on like a river.' His words were quoted at the Jerusalem council in Acts.
Relationships
ContemporaryHoseaFellow prophet to the northern kingdom
ContemporaryJeroboam IIKing of Israel, whose house Amos said would meet the sword
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
Amos 1:1
The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel, two years before the earthquake.Amos 1:1, KJV
Amos 5:24
But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.Amos 5:24, KJV
Amos 7:14
Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet’s son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:Amos 7:14, KJV
Acts 15:16
After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:Acts 15:16, KJV
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