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Who was Amoz?

Father of the prophet Isaiah

The story of Amoz

Amoz - Prophet

Prophet

Amoz was a prophet in the Bible, best known for being the father of the prophet Isaiah. He was a contemporary of King Uzziah and King Jotham of Judah. He was the son of Isaiah, the son of Amos, and the brother of Azariah. Amoz is mentioned in the Bible in 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, and Isaiah. He is credited with prophesying the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the destruction of Jerusalem. He also prophesied the coming of the Messiah and the restoration of Israel. Amoz is best known for being the father of the prophet Isaiah. He was a contemporary of King Uzziah and King Jotham of Judah. He is credited with prophesying the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the destruction of Jerusalem. He also prophesied the coming of the Messiah and the restoration of Israel. He is remembered for his prophetic words and his role in the Bible.

Name meaning

Strong

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Prophet

First mention

2 Kings 19:2

Appearances in the Bible

13 mentions

Amoz in the Bible

Explore all 10 chapters where Amoz appears

2 Kings

Chapter 19

Sennacherib's Invasion of Judah

Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, invades Judah, but is ultimately defeated

2 Kings

Chapter 20

Hezekiah's Illness and Deliverance

Hezekiah becomes ill and is delivered from death by the Lord through the prophet Isaiah.

2 Chronicles

Chapter 26

Uzziah's Prosperous Reign and Pride

Uzziah's reign of prosperity tainted by prideful disobedience and the subsequent affliction of leprosy, emphasizing the ...

2 Chronicles

Chapter 32

Sennacherib's Invasion and Hezekiah's Prayer

The narrative unfolds the perilous situation of Sennacherib's invasion and Hezekiah's fervent prayer for divine delivera...

Isaiah

Chapter 1

The Sins of Israel and the Hope of Redemption

In Isaiah chapter 1, the prophet addresses a sinful and rebellious Israel. He urges them to turn from their evil ways an...

Isaiah

Chapter 2

The Vision of the Lord's Reign

In Isaiah chapter 2, the prophet Isaiah conveys the vision of the Lord's reign over His people. He sees a future where n...

Isaiah

Chapter 13

The Destruction of Babylon Prophesied

In Isaiah chapter 13, the prophet receives a vision from God about the coming destruction of Babylon. He describes the d...

Isaiah

Chapter 20

A Warning Against Trusting in Egypt

In this chapter, the prophet Isaiah is commanded by God to walk naked and barefoot for three years as a sign of the humi...

Isaiah

Chapter 37

King Hezekiah's Prayer and God's Deliverance from Assyria

In Isaiah chapter 37, King Hezekiah receives a threatening letter from the Assyrian king, Sennacherib, warning him of th...

Isaiah

Chapter 38

Hezekiah's Illness and Recovery

In chapter 38, King Hezekiah becomes seriously ill and is told by the prophet Isaiah that he will die. Hezekiah prays to...

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