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# Amos #
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## Facts: ##
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Amos was an Israelite prophet who lived during the time of King Uzziah of Judah.
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* Before being called as a prophet, Amos was originally a shepherd and fig farmer living in the kingdom of Judah.
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* Amos prophesied against the prosperous northern kingdom of Israel regarding their unjust treatment of people.
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(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))
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(See also: [fig](../other/fig.md), [Judah](../names/judah.md), [kingdom of Israel](../names/kingdomofisrael.md), [shepherd](../other/shepherd.md), [Uzziah](../names/uzziah.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Amos 01:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/amo/01/01)
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: H5986
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