BOOK OF AMOS

Amos prophesies during a period of national optimism in Israel.  Amos, the farmer-turned-prophet, lashes out at sin unflinchingly, trying to visualize the nearness of God's judgment and mobilize the nation to repentance.

The name Amos is derived from the Hebrew root amas, "to lift a burden to carry."  Thus, his name means Burden or Burden-Bearer.

1 He was from Tekoa. Amaziah (the priest of Bethel) had often beaten him, and at last Amaziah's son killed him with a cudgel, striking him on the temple. 

2 While still living he made his way to his land, and after some days died and was buried there. (Book: Lives of the Prophets)

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