Amos
A shepherd from the southern kingdom who is sent to prophesy against the prosperous but unjust northern kingdom. Amos is the prophet of social justice, condemning the exploitation of the poor and empty religious ritual.
Author: Amos · Written: c. 760-750 BC
🎯Key Themes
⭐Famous Verses
Amos 5:24
“Let justice surge like waters, and righteousness like an unfailing stream.”
Amos 3:7
“Indeed, the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants, the prophets.”
📝Summary & Overview
Amos, a simple shepherd and dresser of sycamores, delivers oracles of judgment against Israel's neighbors before turning his fire on Israel itself. He condemns the wealthy who 'trample the heads of the poor,' corrupt judges, and those who offer sacrifices while ignoring justice. His famous demand — 'Let justice roll down like waters' — inspired Martin Luther King Jr. and Catholic Social Teaching. Despite the severity, the book ends with a promise of restoration.
📚Book Details
Author
Amos
Written
c. 760-750 BC
Testament
Old Testament
Category
Minor Prophets
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