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Amos 1:3–2:5 portrays a regional destruction that did not occur until the Babylonian invasions of the early sixth century B.C.E., and Amos 2:4 condemns Judah for not following torah, a standard of Judahite behavior that begins around the time of the Babylonian exile. As stated above, the Amaziah narrative of Amos 7:10-17 is probably a later addition.
Amos did not identify the captive people, but most likely it was a group from Israel bought by the Phoenicians and then sold to Edom for great gain. The “brotherly covenant” (v. 9) referred to could have been one made between King HIram and David (2 Sam. 5:11), King Hiram and Solomon (1 Ki. 5:2-6; 9; 11-14), or King Hiram and Ahab (1 Ki. 16:29-31).
2:5 Israel, on the other hand, is cited with a list of perversions. Note that the Law is not mentioned. A hundred years before, Jehoshaphat had sent preaching and teaching missions throughout Judah (IIChron.17:9) , but Israel did not receive the same blessing. *They oppressed the poor. Sleeping in a garment taken in pledge was forbidden.
Jan 16, 2013 · In Amos 1:2–2:3, the prophet records his oracles against the Gentiles' sins. Jewish readers would have cheered Amos on as he preached against Moab, Philistia, and other pagan nations. But in Amos 2:4, the prophet turns the tables, directing his ire against self-righteous Judah and Israel, God's chosen people.
Jun 22, 2004 · D. Historical Interlude: After Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, reported to Jeroboam the prophecies of judgment by Amos, and demanded that Amos leave Israel, Amos explained that he is only proclaiming the word of The LORD and thus proclaimed again the coming judgment and exile upon Israel for their rejection of the LORD’s words 7:10-17. 1.
Dec 1, 2013 · Amos claims that Israel will be carried away into exile as punishment for their rebellion. His prophecies come true when the Assyrians conquer the Northern Kingdom (2 Ki 17:6–23). The writer of Second Kings tells us that God’s prophets urged Israel and Judah to turn from their evil ways and keep God’s commandments, but the people stubbornly ignored them (2 Ki 17:13–14).
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Amos Prophet to the northern kingdom who condemned Israel's oppression of the poor, calling for justice to "roll down like waters." announces God’s judgment on both Judah Judah was the name of Jacob's fourth son and one of the 12 tribes. and Israel, the southern and northern kingdoms. ANALYSIS
