Ncommentary of the book of amos

The books of 1 and 2 kings or 1 and 2 chronicles do not mention this prophet, and he should not be confused with amoz, the father of isaiah the prophet. Y doubleday, 1990 appeared too late for me to incorporate its exegetical insights into my work. Hear this word which i take up for you as a dirge, o house of israel. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. Amos writings or sayings, collected into a separate book, begin a wonderful literary form known as the latter prophets isaiah malachi. The book of amos kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 30 duration. These prophets, having opened the wound in their reproofs and threatenings, which show all wrong, in the promises of gospelgrace open the remedy, which. Amos ministered according to his own indication during the time of king uzziah of judah 791 740 bc and king jeroboam ii of israel 793 753 bc. Commentaries describe the area as somewhat rugged, rocky, and with sparse grazing fields. Jeremias has been publishing the results of his research on amos in journals and collections of essays for several years.

Amos in song and book culture argues that the gist and movement of the prophecy in the book of amos can be attributed to amos himself, who composed a coherent cycle of poetry. Read amos commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. You will also find options for commentaries on amos that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Rather, he was a grower of sycamore figs as well as a shepherd amos 7. The times of absolute monarchy of these two kings coincided from 767 753 bc so that amos ministry is to find during this period mainly. Amos free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. For those doing indepth work on the book, this one should be consulted. Top 5 commentaries on the book of amos ligonier ministries. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. Whether he owned the flocks and groves or only worked as a hired hand is not known. Commentary on the book of amos by matthew henry old. In the book of amos, we find two uses amos performed. But amos said, behold, the eyes of the lord god are upon the sinful kingdom, and i will destroy it from off the face of the earth amos 9. Isaiah and micah followed amos s ministry and may have heard him preach when they were lads.

Amos with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Douglas stuart, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1987, 588 pp. The book of, one of the twelve minor prophets, is part of the christian old testament. He was not a man of the court like isaiah, or a member of a priestly family like jeremiah and ezekiel. Amos 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.

The twelve include hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, jonah, micah, nahum, habakkuk, zephaniah, haggai, zechariah, and malachi. Amos was a sheepbreeder and tender of sycamore trees. Amos 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Watch our overview video on the book of amos, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Study amos using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. There are a number of other helpful commentaries on the book of amos. The book of amos is written in some of the finest ot hebrew style. This book of the prophet amos is the only mention we have of this man in the old testament. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Editors and copyists added comments to the prophets original oracles that they deemed appropriate in light of events that occurred after his death. This commentary is a product of several decades of research into and teaching of the book of amos. It is the authors sincere desire that the material in this book will help you and glorify the lord.

Judgments against the syrians, philistines, tyrians, edomites, and ammonites. Amos, whose name means burden, gives no family pedigree, hence we can assume he was not of noble or prominent stock, like isaiah or zephaniah. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A free bible translation and commentary on the book of amos in easyenglish. Book of amos matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Study the books of hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, and jonah, with pioneering. Amos introduction commentary commentary critical and. Amos commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Form, meter, and content powerfully drive home the message of judgment. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of amos. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Not all of the material found in these chapters came from amos himself. Best commentaries and books on amos logos bible software. Amos chapter five commentary by ron beckham audio bible study amos 5.

The words of amos, who was among the sheepbreeders 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. Amos was a shepherd in a region called tekoa, about six miles south of bethlehem. Lessons from the book of amos, part i steps to life. Intro to amos biblica the international bible society. The commentary on amos in this volume was written by jeff niehaus. The book of the twelve prophets was originally on one parchment roll because of the brevity of the text, and originally formed one book of the 24 books of hebrew scripture. Amos was from tekoa, a small town in judah about 6 miles south of bethlehem and 11 miles from jerusalem. Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one.

You can find the best commentary on amos for you using the tools on the right side. A commentary the old testament library kindle edition by jeremias, jorg. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah was active during the reign of jeroboam ii, making the book of amos the first biblical prophetic book written. Best amos commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah was. Many have wondered about wars and death, especially the many women and children who died terribly as recorded in the old testament. The book of amos was written during the era of divided kingdoms of israel but in an age which is much prosperous than the previous times especially the northern kingdom of isreal with ruler jeroboam ii reached at such a level of growth and prosperity as was not seen after david and solomon. Even so, every act of persecution against gods beloved people, jew and gentile alike, is known to god and will be severely judged. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. His dire predictions came after the fall of samaria but before the fall of jerusalem. The introduction to the commentary by itself is 178 pages. The book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters.

Study the bible online using commentary on amos introduction and more. He warned that it was gods intention to punish sin. Amos, a judaean prophet from the village of tekoa, was active in the northern kingdom. Book of amos summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of amos for bible study or sunday school lessons. Many of the evil characteristics described in amos 12 might better be translated in the present tense of activities then being done. God raised up the prophet amos, as an act of his great mercy to a people who repeatedly shunned.

The main purpose of a summary is as a simplification highlighting the major points from the original and much longer version of the subject. It is technical and detailed almost beyond belief, but for those doing indepth study of amos, it is a must. Book of amos, the third of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book under the jewish canon titled the twelve. Transcribed and edited by david sielaff, february 20. Amos used the funeral dirge meter to emotionally communicate gods coming judgment. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. In nations throughout the world, gods people are still being persecuted. It is an encouragement for amos research to see a swift translation of his 1995. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of amos.

Shepherds in that region had to make extensive trips to feed their flocks. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. Amos and hosea were coworkers and may even have gone on preaching tours through the land together, although hosea continued his work after amos passed from the scene. Study the bible online using commentary on amos and more. He earned his living from the flock and the sycamorefig grove 1. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.