Introduction to Amos, Part II: Israel during His Lifetime

Amos was born in the southern kingdom of Judah but went to the northern kingdom of Israel in the first half of the 8th century BC. At that time, Jeroboam ruled in Israel and Uzziah in Judah. We do not know, however, when Amos began to prophesy or how long he did so. He seems

Judgment (Hosea 10:1-8)

Israel was a spreading vine; he brought forth fruit for himself. As his fruit increased, he built more altars; as his land prospered, he adorned his sacred stones. 2 Their heart is deceitful, and now they must bear their guilt. The Lord will demolish their altars and destroy their sacred stones. 3 Then they will say, “We have no