# The book of Amos

> Amos was a shepherd and fig farmer from Judah sent to preach in rich, comfortable Israel. He condemns the oppression of the poor, bribery in the courts, and worship without justice.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/read/amos/about
Section: Minor prophets · 9 chapters

## Who wrote Amos?

Amos of Tekoa. Most scholars accept that most of the book comes from him, with some later additions.

## When was it written?

About 760–750 BC.

## Main themes

- **Justice.** “Let justice roll on like waters.”
- **Worship without justice is empty.** God rejects feasts and songs from people who crush the poor.
- **Hope after judgment.** The book ends with David’s fallen tent raised up.

## Outline

- Chapters 1–2: [Judgment on the nations, then Israel](https://www.lumin.faith/read/amos/1)
- Chapters 3–6: [Messages against Israel](https://www.lumin.faith/read/amos/3)
- Chapters 7–9: [Five visions and a promise of restoration](https://www.lumin.faith/read/amos/7)

## Key verses

Quoted from the Lumin Translation.

> Seek good and not evil, so that you may live. Then Yahweh, the God of Armies, will be with you, just as you say he is.
> — [Amos 5:14](https://www.lumin.faith/read/amos/5#14)

> But let justice roll on like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
> — [Amos 5:24](https://www.lumin.faith/read/amos/5#24)

> On that day I will raise up the fallen shelter of David. I will repair its broken walls and restore its ruins, and I will rebuild it as it was in days long ago,
> — [Amos 9:11](https://www.lumin.faith/read/amos/9#11)

## Where to start

Read chapter 5, then go back to the start. [Read Amos 5](https://www.lumin.faith/read/amos/5.md)

Read the whole book: https://www.lumin.faith/read/amos/1.md
Ask about it: https://www.lumin.faith/ask.md