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It is not known how old Amos was when he the book bearing his name, but an approximation can be made. In his Study Bible (p. xxiv) John MacArthur date Amos to ca. 755BC, so if he was 45 when he wrote the book of Amos this would make him born about 800BC.

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Which prophet in the bible begins with the letter A?

It is the prophet Amos.


What is the relationship between Amos and isaiah?

Amos was the father of Isaiah. Not to be confused with Amos the prophet, no relation.


Who is the father of Amos?

There are two people named Amos in the Bible. First, the prophet Amos, who was born in Tekoa(ten miles south of Jerusalem). The Bible tells us that he was a sheep raiser and 'nipper of figs', and that he was NOT the 'son of a prophet', but that's all it says of his early life.(Amos 7:14)(Amos 1:1) His father is not mentioned. The other Amos is one of Jesus' ancestors (Luke 3:25). His father was Mattathias, but there is no further information on him.


When did Amos the prophet die?

Amos could have died in 750 B.C.


What did Amos the prophet do?

Amos was a Shepard (Amos 1:1)who was born in Tekoa, 10 miles south of Jerusalem. He worked seasonally as a nipper of sycamore figs, and God made him a prophet in the 9th century BCE. He was sent to the idolatrous 10-tribe kingdom of Israel in the north, and was used as a prophet during the rule of Uzziah, king of Judah and Jeroboam II, son of Joash, king of Israel. He was also the writer of the book of Amos in the Bible


Who wrote the book of Amos in the bible?

The book of Amos is written by the prophet Amos, he was a herdsmen before god called him.


Who is prophet Amos wife in the Bible?

Rachael


Who was the Prophet of social injustice in the old testament?

Amos but the best known is the prophet Jeremiah.


Who among the prophets was a herdsman?

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Was the prophet Amos a fig farmer?

Yes: he was a "herdsman" and "a gatherer from sycamore figs":- Amo 1:1 The words of Amos, who was among the herdsmen of Tekoa; ...Amo 7:14 Then Amos answered and said to Amaziah: I was no prophet, nor was I a prophet's son. But I was a herdsman and a gatherer from sycamore trees.


Was amos a Jew?

The Biblical Prophet Amos was a Jew. As for whether any other person who has the name Amos is Jewish, this would require a surname.


What was Amos's profession in the Bible besides a prophet?

Amos was a herdsman (Rashi commentary, Amos 1:1). See also:More about the Israelite prophets