Amos: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Read Amos one chapter at a time, following what happens and why it matters.

About AmosPermalink

Amos confronts Israel’s injustice, empty worship, and false security while holding out a final hope of restoration.

Testament

Old Testament

Genre

Prophecy

Chapters

9

Chapter index

Amos, chapter by chapterPermalink

Choose a chapter to open the complete summary, meaning, and key verse.

01

Judgment announcedPermalink

Amos 1–2 · The nations and Israel face God’s justice

• Chapter 1 →
• Chapter 2 →

02

Israel confrontedPermalink

Amos 3–6 · Wealth, worship, and injustice are exposed

• Chapter 3 →
• Chapter 4 →
• Chapter 5 →
• Chapter 6 →

03

Visions and hopePermalink

Amos 7–9 · Judgment visions and David’s fallen booth restored

• Chapter 7 →
• Chapter 8 →
• Chapter 9 →

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