Amos Bible. 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. The times of absolute monarchy of these two kings coincided from 767 - 753 BC so that Amos ministry is to find during this period mainly.
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. A shepherd and grower of sycamore figs he resided in the town of Tekoa. Amos flourished 8th century bc the first Hebrew prophet to have a biblical book named for him.
S 7 They trample on the heads of the poor.
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. This town was located just 10 miles south of Jerusalem and was a part of the Judean kingdom. The times of absolute monarchy of these two kings coincided from 767 - 753 BC so that Amos ministry is to find during this period mainly. Amos ministered according to his own indication during the time of king Uzziah of Judah 791 - 740 BC and king Jeroboam II of Israel 793 - 753 BC.
