Bible Chapter Summary
Amos 7 Summary
Amos's Visions and Opposition from the Priest
The LORD shows Amos visions of coming judgment. First, grasshoppers form in the beginning of the latter growth, but when Amos intercedes for small Jacob, the LORD repents and says it shall not be. Second, the LORD calls to contend by fire that devours the great deep, but again Amos intercedes and the LORD repents. Third, the LORD stands upon a wall made by a plumbline with a plumbline in his hand, declaring he will set a plumbline in the midst of Israel and will not again pass by them. The high places of Isaac and sanctuaries of Israel shall be desolate, and he will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword. Amaziah, the priest of Beth-el, tells Amos to flee to Judah and prophesy there, not at Beth-el, the king's chapel and court. Amos responds that he was no prophet nor prophet's son, but a herdman and gatherer of sycomore fruit, called by the LORD to prophesy to Israel.
Key themes
Key verses
Amos 7:8
“And the LORD said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A plumbline. Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more:”
Amos 7:9
“And the high places of Isaac shall be desolate, and the sanctuaries of Israel shall be laid waste; and I will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword.”
Amos 7:14
“Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:”
Amos 7:15
“And the LORD took me as I followed the flock, and the LORD said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel.”
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