Key Figures — Amos 5

2 figures

1. Amos

   Prophet of God delivering a message of judgment and a call to repentance.

   Amos delivers a lamentation over Israel, calling them to seek the Lord and live, and warning them of impending judgment due to their injustice and idolatry.

   Related passages

   • Amos Chapter 1 (Introduction of Amos and his prophecies)
   • Amos Chapter 4 (Previous warnings and calls to repentance)

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2. House of Israel

   The primary audience of Amos's prophecy, representing the Northern Kingdom.

   The House of Israel is called to seek the Lord and turn from their ways of injustice and idolatry to avoid destruction.

   Related passages

   • 2 Kings Chapter 17 (The fall of the Northern Kingdom)
   • Hosea Chapter 4 (Similar calls to repentance and warnings)

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