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# Amos
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## Facts:
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Amos was an Israelite prophet who lived during the time of King Uzziah of Judah.
* Before being called as a prophet, Amos was originally a shepherd and fig farmer living in the kingdom of Judah.
* Amos prophesied against the prosperous northern kingdom of Israel regarding their unjust treatment of people.
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(Translation suggestions: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])
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(See also: [fig ](../other/fig.md ), [Judah ](../names/judah.md ), [kingdom of Israel ](../names/kingdomofisrael.md ), [shepherd ](../other/shepherd.md ), [Uzziah ](../names/uzziah.md ))
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## Bible References:
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* [Amos 01:01 ](rc://en/tn/help/amo/01/01 )
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H5986
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## Forms Found in the English ULB
Amos, Amos'