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Amos

Old Testament · 5 sections · scripture: Berean Standard Bible

Amos was not a professional. He says so himself, when the priest of Bethel tries to run him out of the country: "I was not a prophet … nor was I the son of a prophet; rather, I was a herdsman and a tender of sycamore-fig trees.

From the commentary's introduction to Amos, written by an AI. All the scripture below is free to read; the commentary on each section is in the full edition.

  1. For Three Transgressions … Even Four": The Circle Closes on Israel Amos 1–2
  2. Only You Have I Known … Therefore I Will Punish You": The Lion Has Roared Amos 3–4
  3. Let Justice Roll On Like a River": The Funeral Song Amos 5–6
  4. Go, Prophesy to My People Israel": The Plumb Line and the Priest Amos 7–8
  5. Are You Not Like the Cushites to Me": The Booth of David Amos 9

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