Amos

Amos was a shepherd of sorts—a rural man, sent by God to speak to the northern kingdom of Israel a very long time ago. At this time, Israel enjoyed prosperity, comfort, and success. Yet their hearts were far from God, and they neglected justice.

1 This message was given to Amos, a shepherd from the town of Tekoa in Judah. He received this message in visions two years before the earthquake, when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam II, the son of Jehoash, was king of Israel. 2 This is what he saw and heard: the grass on Mount Carmel will wither and die.” 3 This is what the LORD says: as grain is threshed with iron sledges. 4 So I will send down fire on King Hazael’s palace, and the fortresses of King Ben-hadad will be destroyed. 5 I will break down the gates of Damascus says the LORD. 6 This is what the LORD says: selling them as slaves to Edom. 7 So I will send down fire on the walls of Gaza, and all its fortresses will be destroyed. 8 I will slaughter the people of Ashdod says the Sovereign LORD. 9 This is what the LORD says: selling whole villages as slaves to Edom. 10 So I will send down fire on the walls of Tyre, and all its fortresses will be destroyed.” 11 This is what the LORD says: and were unrelenting in their anger. 12 So I will send down fire on Teman, and the fortresses of Bozrah will be destroyed.” 13 This is what the LORD says: they ripped open pregnant women with their swords. 14 So I will send down fire on the walls of Rabbah, like a whirlwind in a mighty storm. 15 And their king and his princes will go into exile together,” says the LORD.

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