Amos Shepherd Prophet of Justice
About Amos
Amos was a shepherd and fig tree farmer from Tekoa in Judah whom God called to prophesy against the northern kingdom of Israel. He denounced social injustice, exploitation of the poor, and empty religious rituals. He called for justice to "roll on like a river."
Amos's Character Traits
Amos's Life Timeline
View journey on mapAmos delivers messages against social injustice and religious hypocrisy at Bethel.
AMO 7:10-13Amos's Key Relationships
Amos's Key Locations
Spiritual Lessons from Amos
God Uses Ordinary People
Amos was not a professional prophet or priest's son—he was a shepherd and farmer. God called him from everyday work to speak truth to power, showing that God's message doesn't depend on human credentials.
Key Verses about Amos
Frequently Asked Questions
Bible Bites
From Shepherd to Prophet
Amos was a shepherd and fig farmer, not a professional prophet, when God called him to prophesy against Israel. He declared 'I was neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet' before God commissioned him.
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