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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.
(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names ](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names ))
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(See also: [fig ](../other/fig.md ), [Judah ](../other/judah.md ), [kingdom of Israel ](../other/kingdomofisrael.md ), [shepherd ](../other/shepherd.md ), [Uzziah ](../other/uzziah.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Amos 01:1-2 ](en/tn/amo/help/01/01 )
## Word Data:##
* Strong's: H5986