From book of Amos
2007-01-02 08:51:22 · 4 answers · asked by arsenal 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Amos prophesied to the Jews who had turned to the altar of Betel, worshiping idols.
You can find the reason why they chose Betel in 1 Kings 12:29.
It was during the reign of Jeroboam the 2nd, around 767-755 BC.
2007-01-02 08:59:51 · answer #1 · answered by Cristina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amos prophesied to the Northern Kingdom, the Ten Northern Tribes. (776-763 BCE). It was during the reign of Jeroboam II.
Their prosperity was short-lived. Within 50 years of the prophecy, the 10 tribes were wiped out and taken in bondage.
Hosea 9:2 warns that the prosperity they enjoyed would not last.
9:3 states that Israel will not dwell in the Lord's land. They had left the Lord and turned to the worship of idols, and Baal. (2Kiings 17 & 18 )
2007-01-02 16:57:10 · answer #2 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amos prophesised to the northern kingdom of Israel. Israel was at it's height of prosperity, but the people of Israel were spiritually corrupt. This is from the first chapter of Amos. You can find the answer to your question in the foot notes.
2007-01-02 17:01:36 · answer #3 · answered by ceegt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amos was a "shepherd and a vine-dresser" from Judah who came north to preach to the leaders of the northern kingdom, Israel. His complaint was that they were living a comfortable life and giving lip-service to the worship of God, while ignoring the plight of poor people and taking care only of themselves by cheating customers, rigging deals, and buying off cheerleading "prophets".
2007-01-02 16:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋