Introduction to Amos

B.A flaming fire (7:4-6)

C.A plumb line (7:7-17)

D.A basket of ripe fruit (8:1-14)

E.The Lord at the altar inflicting discipline (9:1-10)

IV.Promises of Israel’s Restoration (9:11-15)

Adad-Nirari III led his Assyrian army to victory over Syria and the destruction of Damascus. 802

For half a century after the fall of Damascus, Assyrian expansion was thwarted by internal problems. 802-745

Jeroboam II, king of northern kingdom, enjoyed an era of peace, expansion, increased trade and affluence. 793-753

Uzziah, king of southern kingdom 792-740

Eclipse of the sun visible in Judah/Israel June 15, 763

Earthquake at Hazor between 765 and 755

Amos is called to travel from Judah to Israel to prophesy in Samaria. 760

Zechariah, king of northern kingdom 753-752, assassinated by Shallum

Shallum, king of northern kingdom 752, assassinated by Menahem

Menahem, king of northern kingdom 752-742

Hosea’s prophetic ministry 750-722?

Micah called to be a prophet 750

Assyrian aggression was thwarted by internal problems until 745 when Tiglath-pileser III came to power.

Pekahiah, king of northern kingdom 742-740, assassinated by Pekah

Death of King Uzziah of Judah 740

Isaiah’s call to be a prophet 740

Other states in the region pay tribute to the growing power of Assyria. 740

Tiglath-pileser III’s invasions of Israel 734-732

Pekah of Israel and Rezin of Damascus form a mutual defense alliance against Assyria and invite Ahaz of Judah to join them. 734

Ahaz refuses Isaiah’s counsel and seeks protection from Assyria by paying tribute to them, creating a heavy financial burden on Judah for years to come. 734

Alliance between Syria and Israel collapses with the fall of Damascus (732) and the fall of Samaria (722)

Pekah, king of northern kingdom 752-732, assassinated by Hoshea, last king of northern kingdom 732-722