Where there is not friendship, there can be no fellowship. Also mentioned in connection with my posts on hosea and joel is the commentary edited by thomas mccomiskey. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government. Commentaries describe the area as somewhat rugged, rocky, and with sparse grazing fields. The book of amos, which is the earliest of the prophetic writings to be preserved in book form, consists of nine chapters. 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. With each verse, commentary is provided to help the reader understand and apply the text. It should be noted at the outset that the volume by shalom m. Much has been made of the fact that amos was a shepherda man more comfortable among hills and dales than on city streetsa man more comfortable in the company of sheep than of peoplean. What was the significance of the horns of the altar amos 3. The book of amos introduction to the book of amos in the bible. For them, he pronounced their destruction and the overthrow of their nation amos 6. Commentary on the book of amos by matthew henry old.
Amos was a contemporary of hosea, isaiah, and jonah. They could not expect communion with god, unless they first sought peace with him. The purpose of the book of amos was to announce gods holy judgment on the kingdom of israel the northern kingdom, call them to repentance, and to turn from their selfrighteous sins and idolatry. 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. As i have shown in preceding studies, in the four previous visions, the lord showed amos what he was about to do. The whole land will once more be a kingdom under the house of david see amos 9. Amos, a judaean prophet from the village of tekoa, was active in the northern kingdom. An exposition, with practical observations, of the. Amos hebrew bibleold testament commentaries libguides. Mathew bartlett and derek williams skillfully bring out the historical background, the meaning, and the applications in the prophecy of amos. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. 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 isaiah 1.
I enjoyed the book of amos it tells of the evil israel was doing to the poor and needy. The first verse of this book identifies the author as amos, who was among the herdsmen of tekoa 1. Paul is not intended as a replacement of the earlier volume by h. The words of amos reveal jehovahs mercy towards an unworthy people. Book of amos overview insight for living ministries. Book of amos synonyms, book of amos pronunciation, book of amos translation, english dictionary definition of book of amos. According to the heading of his book i, 1 amos was a herdsman of thecua, a village in the southern kingdom, twelve miles south of jerusalem. Although hosea is believed to have arrived a little later on the prophetic scene, hosea did marry a prostitute, which, scholars believe, is a lot spicier than anything that amos ever did. Hear this word which the lord has spoken against you, sons of israel, against the entire family which he brought up from the land of egypt.
Yet, he wrote these words some forty years before tentribed israel that is, the northern kingdom had actually fallen to the assyrian empire. The main purpose of a summary is as a simplification highlighting the major points from the original and much longer version of the subject. Amos vision is so clear that he is actually treating his subject, the nation of israel, as though she were already deadgone. In the book of amos, we find two uses amos performed.
Then he says something to his own people who live in israel and judah. Book of amos definition of book of amos by the free. This book certainly has many applications and warnings for the people of god today. Amos was a shepherd in a region called tekoa, about six miles south of bethlehem. Wolff but is as yet another comprehensive analysis of amos based on a different methodological approach. This summary of the book of amos provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of amos. God raised up the prophet amos, as an act of his great mercy to a people who repeatedly shunned and disobeyed him. 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. Amos, an older contemporary of hosea and isaiah, was active c. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. This may have been a way amos certified that the whole book and each section in it was the word of the lord. As with each of the minor prophets, the title comes from the name of the prophet to whom god gave his message 1.
This is the second commentary on the prophetic book of amos to be published in the hermeneia series. It was in the days of jeroboam the son of joash king of israel, two years before the earthquake 1. He writes about the terrible things that they have done. Jan 02, 2020 book of amos bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. The prophets name, amos, has been variously explained, and its exact meaning is still a matter of conjecture. God raised up the prophet amos, as an act of his great mercy to a. The book of amos was likely written between 760 and. Amos mission is directed to his neighbor to the north, israel. His major themes of social justice, gods omnipotence and role as creator, and divine. Amos 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Amos made clear in his writings that he did not come from a family of prophets, nor did he even consider himself one.
Book of amos bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. We find two quotations from the book of amos in the acts of the apostles. This book of the prophet amos is the only mention we have of this man in the old testament. Bible our library commentaries john gills exposition of the bible amos. At the heart of this message is the covenant between yahweh and his people. Amos is a shepherd and a fruit picker from the judean village of tekoa when god calls him, even though he lacks an education or a priestly background. It is a stirring warning to all of the dangers of apostasy, rebellion and complacency. For those doing indepth work on the book, this one should be consulted.
In the oracle against israel, amos cited seven sins one in amos 2. The book of amos was likely written between 760 and 753 b. Amos with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Not all of the material found in these chapters came from amos himself. See also his good explanation hyperlinked within his article of the relationship between the work of a prophet and the book which bears his name. God raised up the prophet amos, as an act of his great mercy to a people who repeatedly shunned. The book of amos is a stinging rebuke of a nation that has rejected and forgotten god. Amos commentary john gills exposition of the bible. 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. This chapter continues the further elaboration of the prophetic doom pronounced upon israel at the conclusion of amos 2. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. Amos, a judaean prophet from the village of tekoa, was active in the northern kingdom of israel during the reign of jeroboam ii c. May 18, 2017 the book of amos is considered one of the earliest biblical books by scholars, as it dates to the middle of the 8th century bce. The commentary on amos in this volume was written by jeff niehaus.
Book of amos summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of amos for bible study or sunday school lessons. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Quite a few nations are described in the book of amos and its interesting that god is displeased with all of them. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of israel. Rather, he was a grower of sycamore figs as well as a shepherd amos 7. And we must never forget that amos is speaking to us, the church of god, the israel of god. The first verse of this book also tells us when amos served as a prophet. God is going to bring an end of the injustice that was going on in the world especially against the poor and needy. Amos hebrew bibleold testament commentaries libguides at.
An exposition, with practical observations, of the book of the prophet amos by matthew henry 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. The tabernacle of david, now gone, will be rebuilt see acts 15. While hosea only prophesied regarding israel amos also prophesied concerning the neighbouring nations of israel. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of amos. Study amos using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Also interesting is gods handling of the citystate of ninevah. Amos, like most of the prophets, told us of a bright future for gods chosen people. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except. 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. Amos chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Tim bulkeley writing about amos makes the point that the only things we can know about the prophet are the details included in the book of amos itself. First, he uttered the second woe over the careless and indulgent leaders of the nation, sunk in their revellings and indifference. He is not to be confused with amoz stout, strong, the father of isaiah isaiah 1. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Book of amos matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Editors and copyists added comments to the prophets original oracles that they deemed appropriate in light of events that occurred after his death.
Covenantal concerns are central to the yahwehs accusations e. He sent the reluctant prophet named jonah to them, announcing impending doom. The prophet amos lived among a group of shepherds in tekoa, a small town approximately ten miles south of jerusalem. Today i conclude my study of amos five visions by discussing his fifth vision. Best amos commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Nov 06, 2011 after six oracles against the nations, the seventh oracle in amos 2 turns to judah and israel and remains there for the remainder of the book. Though amos himself is not ashamed to own that he was a herdsman, yet others ought not to upbraid him with it nor think the worse of him for it.
He calls himself a shepherd and a cultivator of sycamorefig trees. The persons concerned in the prophecy of this book. Israel will be restored to her land and will prosper. The book of amos is the third of the twelve minor prophets in the tanakhold testament and the second in the greek septuagint tradition. Shepherds in that region had to make extensive trips to feed their flocks. Gods relationship with his people includes judging them in righteousness when they sin and restoring them in grace. Study guide for amos 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. Amos many scholars believe that amos was the earliest of all of the biblical prophets to have his words put in writingminor, major or somewhere inbetween. Amos informs us that he is writing during the reigns of jeroboam ii and uzziah, both of whom are biblical kings known from the archaeological record to have reigned from the 8th century bce. Summary of the book of amos the story of the bible. Book of amos an old testament book telling amoss prophecies amos old testament the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the. Apr 02, 2020 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.
Hear this word, you cows of bashan, who are on the mountain of samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who say to your husbands, bring wine, let us drink. But let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like. Apr 20, 2020 this is the second commentary on the prophetic book of amos to be published in the hermeneia series. Amos lived in the kingdom of judah but preached in the northern kingdom of. Amos represents bethel as being the most popular sanctuary of the northern kingdom. The book of amos is the third in the hebrew canon known as the twelve minor prophets.
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