Amos 7 - Summary

Three visions reveal God's progressive judgment: locusts and fire are averted through Amos's intercession, but the vision of the plumb line shows Israel measured and found wanting, with no further reprieve. Amaziah the priest of Bethel confronts Amos, ordering him to prophesy in Judah instead; Amos responds that he is no professional prophet but a herdsman called by God, pronouncing judgment on Amaziah's family and Israel's exile.