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Amos: Summary & Key Themes
The Book of Amos at a glance, before you read it.
| Written by | Amos, a shepherd |
|---|---|
| Written for | Israel |
| Type | Minor prophet |
| Chapters | 9 |
| Position | Book 30 of 66 · book 30 of the Old Testament |
Summary
A shepherd from Judah calls out Israel’s injustice and empty worship: “let judgment run down as waters.”
Main themes
- justice
- true worship
- accountability
Key verse
But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.Amos 5:24 (KJV)
How to read Amos
Try one chapter a day: 9 days to finish. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?
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