The book of amos is a prophetic book of the hebrew bible, one of the twelve minor prophets. Strike the tops of the pillarsso that the thresholds shake. Israel to be destroyed i saw the lord standing by the altar, and he said. This book of the prophet amos is the only mention we have of this man in the old testament. Amos commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Amos was from tekoa, a small town in judah about 6 miles south of bethlehem and 11 miles from jerusalem. 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 7. 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. The book of amos kjv audio bible full by alexander scourby.
The book of genesis kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 1 duration. Gods past punishments for unfaithfulness were forgotten, and his patience was at an end which he sent amos to announce. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, 2 was active c. Study guide for amos 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Title and theological theme, including also jeremiah, ezekiel and the twelve minor prophets so called because of their small size by comparison with the major prophetic books. The book of amos niv audio holy bible high quality and. The book of amos kjv audio bible full by alexander. Book of amos nlt listen audio bible online bible study tools.
This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of amos. He confesses he is a herdsman and a gatherer of sycamore fruit wild figs. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the king james bible. The holy bible book 30 amos kjv dramatized audio youtube. 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 turn from their selfrighteous sins and idolatry. Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one. Amos 8, new international version niv the bible app. The book of amos nasb audio bible non dramatized youtube. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. Amos was a sheepbreeder of tekoa in judah, who delivered his oracles in the northern kingdom during the prosperous reign of jeroboam ii. The book of amos from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 30 please note we have slowed the speed of the origi. Bible gateway treats nameofthefather and name of the father differently.
Woe to the complacent woe to you who are complacent in zion, and to you who feel secure on mount samaria, you notable men of the foremost nation, to whom the people of israel come. Use fewer words in your search, especially if youre unsure of the exact phrase. The book of amos was written during the era of divided kingdoms of israel but in an age which is much prosperous than the previous times especially the northern kingdom of isreal with ruler. In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets for the former prophets see introduction to joshua.
Amos is a prophet of divine judgment, and the sovereignty of the lord in nature and. The book of amos amos was a sheepbreeder of tekoa in judah, who delivered his oracles in the northern kingdom during the prosperous reign of jeroboam ii 786746 b. The book of isaiah niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 23 duration. Amos 9, new international version niv the bible app. Rather, he was a grower of sycamore figs as well as a shepherd amos 7. Amos 1 kjv the words of amos, who was among the bible. Amos 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of hosea stands first in the division of the bible called the book of the twelve in the apocrypha cf.
The words of amos, who was among the shepherds of tekoa, which he saw concerning israel in the days of king uzziah of judah and in the days of king jeroboam son of joash of israel, two. Amos 7, new international version niv the bible app. 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. This is the holy book of amos, known simply as amos. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Study the bible online using commentary on amos and more. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. The book is an anthology of his oracles and was compiled either by the. This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology. Audio bible book of amos chapter 19 lowman whitfield.
Audio bible book of amos now available online the audio recording of the book of amos from the revised new world translation of the holy scriptures is now available on jw. Read amos commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Then said the lord unto me, the end is come upon my people of israel. The holy bible book 30 amos kjv dramatized audio duration. The book of amos kjv audio holy bible high quality and. Israel has not returned to god 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. With amos, the messages of the prophets began to be preserved in permanent form, being brought together in books. Amos 4 israel has not returned to god hear bible gateway.
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