Amos 1:1
“The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel, two years before the earthquake.”

What does Amos 1:1 mean?
The verse Amos 1:1 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel, two years before the…
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In the book of Amos, we encounter a powerful prophetic voice emerging from an unexpected source. The opening verse of this biblical text reads, "The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Divine Revelation and Justice Inspired by Amos 1:1
O Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer, I humbly seek Your presence and guidance. I reflect on Your Word, particularly the profound insight conveyed in Amos 1:1, which reads: "The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the…
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