Old Testament
Book of Amos
Amos confronts Israel's comfortable religion and its mistreatment of the poor. He warns that God wants justice more than ceremony, and closes with a promise of restoration.
At a glance
Amos key facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Chapters
- 9
- Author
- Amos, a shepherd and fig farmer from Tekoa
- When it was written
- Around 760 to 750 BC
- Main theme
- Justice for the poor and worship that is real
- Key verse
- Amos 5:24
Summary
What is Amos about?
Amos confronts Israel's comfortable religion and its mistreatment of the poor. He warns that God wants justice more than ceremony, and closes with a promise of restoration.
Key verse
A key verse in Amos
“But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.”
9 chapters
Amos chapters
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Questions
Amos: common questions
Who wrote the book of Amos?
Amos, a shepherd and fig farmer from Tekoa.
When was Amos written?
Around 760 to 750 BC.
What is the book of Amos about?
Amos confronts Israel's comfortable religion and its mistreatment of the poor. He warns that God wants justice more than ceremony, and closes with a promise of restoration.
How many chapters are in Amos?
Amos has 9 chapters, in the Old Testament.
What is a key verse in Amos?
Amos 5:24: “But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.” (KJV).
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