The book of amos niv

Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of amos in the bible new international version. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of. It is certain only that he fulfilled some of his prophetic ministry at bethel amos 7. From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, amos. Amos 19 niv the words of amos, one of the shepherds. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. Amos 1 niv the words of amos, one of the shepherds bible. The purpose of the book of amos was to announce gods holy judgment on the kingdom of israel the northern kingdom, call them to repentance, and to. He calls himself a shepherd and a cultivator of sycamorefig trees. The most popular bible verses from amos found 146 verses amos 4. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Joels arresting imageryblasting trumpet, darkened sun and marching hostshas shaped the churchs eschatological vision of a day of wrath. The book is ultimately addressed to all israel hence the references to judah and jerusalem.

The septuagint renders this prophets name as amos was not prophetically trained or endorsed by the church leaders. Read more share copy show footnotes a service of faithlife logos bible software. Book of amos read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The main purpose of a summary is as a simplification highlighting the major points from the original and much longer version of the subject. Earn your bread there and do your prophesying there. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. The book of amos is the third in the hebrew canon known as the twelve minor prophets. Published on oct, 2015 the book of amos from the holy bible new international version niv book 30 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer. Best amos commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. The lord roars from zion and thunders from jerusalem. Book of amos, the third of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book under the jewish canon titled the twelve. Amos s ringing indictmentscallous oppression, heartless worship and selfseeking gainhave periodically awakened the conscience of gods people.

Not all of the material found in these chapters came from amos himself. He was a herdsman and a gatherer of sycamore fruit amos 1. The words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoathe vision he saw concerning israel two years before the earthquake, when uzziah was king of judah. Amos 19 niv the words of amos, one of the shepherds bible. Amos 1 the words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoathe vision he saw concerning israel two years before the earthquake, when uzziah was king of judah and jeroboam son of jehoash was king of israel.

The prophet amos to lade, to burden, burdenbearer originated from tekoa a town in judah, south of jerusalem. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. The life application study bible, new international version edition, is published jointly by tyndale house publishers, inc. In addition to the prophecies there are a few fragments of psalms and a description of a particular encounter between amos, amaziah the priest and jeroboam the king. Amos, a judaean prophet from the village of tekoa, was active in the northern kingdom. Your wife shall be a harlot in the city and your sons. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. The message of amos contains a strong criticism of the royal officials of the northern kingdom and of those who administered justice in the courts because they were undermining the legal system of israel in order to exploit the underprivileged and drive the peasants away from their patrimony. According to the first verse, amos prophesied during the reigns of uzziah over judah 792740 b. Amos 7, new international version niv the bible app. Hosea, amos, micah the niv application commentary and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.

The book of amos is largely a collection of prophecies delivered by the prophet amos to the northern kingdom of israel and its king in the eighth century bc. Hear this word, you cows of bashan on mount samaria, you women who oppress the poor and crush the needy and say to your husbands, bring us some drinks. Amos is a shepherd and a fruit picker from the judean village of tekoa when god calls him, even though he lacks an education or a priestly background. Amos may have delivered the prophecies of this book at different places in the northern kingdom, such as samaria and bethel. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. As with each of the minor prophets, the title comes from the name of the prophet to whom god gave his message 1. Amos 1, new international version niv the bible app. Niv 1 the words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoathe vision he saw concerning israel two years before the earthquake, when uzziah was king of judah and. Amos 19 new international version niv 1 the words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoa the vision he saw concerning israel two years before the earthquake, when uzziah was king of judah and jeroboam son of jehoash a was king of israel. Recommendation faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of christ. In the hebrew bible the book of daniel does not belong to the prophets but to the writings hebr. Audiobible niv 30 amos dramatized new international version. 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. Amos 1 niv read the new international version online.

The book of amos niv audio holy bible high quality and. Book of amos summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of amos for bible study or sunday school lessons. In all this the words of amos the prophet are clearly affirmed. Amos mission is directed to his neighbor to the north, israel.

In his way of speaking one can recognize amos knowledge of farming life amos 2. Amos was a sheepbreeder and tender of sycamore trees. Amos bible book with full chapters new international. Surely the lord god will do nothing, but he revealed his secret unto his servants the prophets amos 3. Unlike the messages of earlier prophets with the possible exception of joel, the words of amos were preserved in writing like. So, with this in mind, lets study the book of amos. Amos 19 new international version niv 1 the words of amos, one of the shepherds of tekoathe vision he saw concerning israel two years before the earthquake, when uzziah was king of judah and jeroboam son of jehoash was king of israel. The books of 1 and 2 kings or 1 and 2 chronicles do not mention this prophet, and he should not be confused with amoz, the father of isaiah the prophet. Editors and copyists added comments to the prophets original oracles that they deemed appropriate in light of events that occurred after his death.

The main part of his ministry was probably carried out c. This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title. The book of amos is written in some of the finest ot hebrew style. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible. The book of amos was likely written between 760 and 753 b. He is not to be confused with amoz stout, strong, the father of isaiah isaiah 1. This book of the prophet amos is the only mention we have of this man in the old testament. He was a herder of sheep and possibly cattle and a cultivator of sycamore figs amos 1. The book of amos from the holy bible new international version niv book 30 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of. The book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. The book of amos niv audio bible non dramatized youtube.