# Amos #

## Facts: ##

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.

(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [fig](../other/fig.md) **·** [judah](../other/judah.md) **·** [kingdomofisrael](../other/kingdomofisrael.md) **·** [shepherd](../other/shepherd.md) **·** [uzziah](../other/uzziah.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Amos 01:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/amo/01/01)