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Shepherd-prophet of justice

Amos

~760 BC

Life

A herdsman from Tekoa sent to Bethel; thundered against Israel's social injustice and false worship.

Key Facts

  • Five visions
  • 'Let justice roll down like waters'
  • Confronted by Amaziah at Bethel

Why this matters

God's demand for justice intertwined with true worship.

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