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Amos 9, the final chapter of the book of Amos, presents a powerful conclusion to the prophet's messages. Initially, it presents a grim image of God's impending judgment on Israel due to their sins, emphasizing God's inescapable justice. Yet, the chapter concludes on a hopeful note, promising restoration and blessings for God's people.
Guide to the Book of. Amos. One important aspect of the ancient TaNaK order of the Hebrew Bible is that the 12 prophetic works of Hosea through Malachi, sometimes referred to as the Minor Prophets, were designed as a single book called The Twelve. Amos is the third book of The Twelve. Amos was a shepherd and fig tree farmer (Amos 7:14 ) who ...
–Thomas L. Constable, The Bible Knowledge Commentary, Old Testament, I Kings “Jeroboam could have been an instrument of blessing for Israel. He was divinely chosen and given promises that his dynasty would continue and prosper if he obeyed the Lord (I Kings 11:38-39). But Jeroboam did not
- Oracles Against the Nations. Amos begins by delivering God’s judgment on the surrounding nations of Israel, including Damascus, Gaza, and Edom.
- Judgment on Judah and Israel. Continuing from the first chapter, Amos pronounces judgment on Moab and then moves closer to home by addressing Judah and Israel.
- Israel’s Punishment Declared. Amos addresses Israel directly, stating that their special relationship with God makes them more accountable. He employs rhetorical questions and illustrations to emphasize the gravity of their sins.
- Israel’s Sins and Impending Judgment. This chapter chronicles God’s past attempts to bring Israel to repentance through various calamities. However, in spite of famine, drought, and plagues, Israel has not returned to God.
6. There is a wonderful explanation of Amos, chapter 8, in the Dole Bible Study Notes, Volume 4. There you will see an example of historical and spiritual information corroborating one another. It is well worth your time to read and reflect on this explanation. You might also enjoy looking at the Sower Notes, Volume III, Chapter 58. 7.
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In Isaiah, the anavim are the brokenhearted (61:1-2), the homeless (58:7), and those who have been robbed of their rights (10:2), but it is Amos who first uses this word in Israel's prophetic preaching. According to Amos, the anavim of the land are afflicted and vulnerable (8:4). 3. Amos proclaims that the poor are tzadik ["innocent" or ...
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The first and underlying focus of Amos is on the person and doctrine of God. He is the primary actor and speaker in the text. Of the 146 verses in the book of Amos, first person singular verbs contained in divine speech occur 81 times in 55 verses (37.7%, e.g., 1:3).8 Additionally, the names and titles of God
