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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.
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* Before being called as a prophet, Amos was originally a shepherd and fig farmer living in the kingdom of Judah.
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* Amos prophesied against the prosperous northern kingdom of Israel regarding their unjust treatment of people.
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(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))
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2016-11-01 07:56:46 +00:00
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(See also: [fig](../other/fig.md) **<EFBFBD>** [judah](../other/judah.md) **<EFBFBD>** [kingdomofisrael](../other/kingdomofisrael.md) **<EFBFBD>** [shepherd](../other/shepherd.md) **<EFBFBD>** [uzziah](../other/uzziah.md))
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2016-09-25 21:47:45 +00:00
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Amos 01:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/amo/01/01)
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