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# 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 ](rc://en/ta/man/translate/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: ##
* [Amos 01:1-2 ](rc://en/tn/help/amo/01/01 )
## Word Data:##
* Strong's: H5986