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According to Amos 1:1, who was among the sheepbreeders of Tekoa?
Amos
According to Amos 1:1, when did Amos see things concerning Israel? (Select all that apply)
According to Amos 1:1, who was king of Israel when Amos saw things concerning Israel?
Jeroboam, son of Joash
According to Amos 1:1, who was king of Judah when Amos saw things concerning Israel?
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According to Amos 1:2, the ______ roars from ______ and utters His _____ from ______. The ______ of the shepherds ______, and the top of ______ withers.
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According to Amos 1:2, who roars from Zion?
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According to Amos 1:2, where does the LORD utter His voice from?
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According to Amos 1:2, what withers?
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According to Amos 1:2, what do the pastures of the shepherds do?
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According to Amos 1:3, for how many transgressions will the LORD not turn away the punishment of Damascus?
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According to Amos 1:3, why will Damascus' punishment not be turned away?
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According to Amos 1:4, what will I send into the house of Hazael?
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According to Amos 1:4, what will the fire I send into the house of Hazael devour?
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According to Amos 1:5, what will I also break?
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According to Amos 1:5, what will I cut off?
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According to Amos 1:5, who shall go captive to Kir?
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According to Amos 1:6, where will I not turn away its punishment for three transgressions and for four?
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According to Amos 1:6, why will Gaza's transgressions not be turned away?
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According to Amos 1:7, what will I send a fire upon?
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According to Amos 1:7, what will the fire on the wall of Gaza devour?
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According to Amos 1:8, who will I cut off?
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According to Amos 1:8, what will I turn My hand against?
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According to Amos 1:8, the remnant of what people shall perish?
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According to Amos 1:9, for three transgressions and for four, what city will not have its transgressions turned away?
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According to Amos 1:9, why will the transgressions of Tyre not be turned away?
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According to Amos 1:10, what will I send upon the wall of Tyre?
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According to Amos 1:10, what shall the fire on the wall of Tyre devour?
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According to Amos 1:11, what will not have its punishment turned away for three transgressions and for four?
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According to Amos 1:11, why will Edom's punishment not be turned away? (Select all that apply)
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According to Amos 1:12, where will I send a fire?
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According to Amos 1:12, what shall the fire sent upon Teman devour?
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According to Amos 1:13, who will not have their punishment turned away for three transgressions and for four?
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According to Amos 1:13, why will the people of Ammon not have its punishment turned away?
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Study Notes
Amos Chapter 1 Overview
- Amos was a sheepbreeder from Tekoa who received visions concerning Israel.
- His prophetic messages occurred during the reigns of Uzziah (King of Judah) and Jeroboam II (King of Israel), specifically two years before a significant earthquake.
The LORD’s Message
- The LORD's voice is described as roaring from Zion, indicating His authority and presence in Jerusalem.
- The imagery of mourning in the pastures of shepherds illustrates a time of despair, likening the devastation to the withering of Mount Carmel.
Punishments Announced
- The LORD's punishments for nations highlighted their sins and injustices.
- For Damascus, punishment is warranted due to violent oppression of Gilead with iron implements.
- Hazael’s house will be punished by fire that consumes the palaces of Ben-Hadad.
Specific Decrees Against Nations
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Damascus:
- The gate bar will be broken, and inhabitants and leaders from Valley of Aven and Beth Eden will be cut off.
- The people of Syria will be taken captive to Kir.
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Gaza:
- Punishment declared for their role in enslaving captives and delivering them to Edom.
- A fire will destroy the wall and palaces of Gaza.
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Ashdod and Ashkelon:
- Inhabitants and leaders from Ashdod will be removed.
- The LORD will turn against Ekron, leading to the perishing of Philistine remnants.
Tyre and Edom's Condemnation
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Tyre’s transgressions involve betrayal by delivering captives to Edom and forgetting the covenant of brotherhood.
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Fire will consume the wall and palaces of Tyre.
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Edom is condemned for violent actions against Israel, showing perpetual anger and lack of mercy:
- Pursued his brother with a sword.
- Cast off all pity and maintained a constant wrath.
Fire Against Teman and Ammon
- A decree states that fire will be sent upon Teman to destroy the palaces of Bozrah.
- The people of Ammon face punishment for their heinous acts, specifically noted violence against women.
Summary of Themes
- Amos delivers a strong prophetic warning to nations due to their injustices and sins, emphasizing divine judgment.
- The use of imagery (fire, destruction) serves to illustrate the seriousness of the proclaimed judgments.
- Themes of betrayal, violence, and lack of compassion recur in the accusations against various nations.
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Description
Dive into the prophetic messages of Amos, a sheepbreeder from Tekoa, who delivered vital warnings to Israel during tumultuous times. This chapter outlines the LORD's authority, the impending punishments for nations, particularly Damascus, and the dire consequences of their injustices. Explore the significant imagery and decrees that define this critical message.