Amos, like Hosea, rebukes Israel directly and Judah indirectly. He had warned each nation separately. Now, before he concentrates himself on Israel…

Children of Israel rather than “house of Israel” is a phrase not as usual in Amos. Therefore, in many manuscripts, the latter phra…

The Prophet undoubtedly wished by these words to confirm his own authority, for he saw that his doctrine was regarded with contempt. It is probable…

Hear this word that the Lord has spoken against you, O
children of Israel
The prophec…

The distinguishing favors of God to us, if they do not restrain from sin, will not exempt from punishment. They could not expect communion with God…