Amos 1:1

The words of Amos This inscription, and some similar ones prefixed to some of the books of the prophets, seem to have been formed by those who collected their writings together. Which he saw Received by revelation; concerning Israel Namely, the kingdom of the ten tribes, to which this prophecy chiefly refers; although the prophet briefly denounces God's judgments against Judah, and also against the Syrians, Philistines, and other neighbouring countries. In the days of Uzziah king of Judah Called Azariah in the second book of Kings, chap. 15. And in the days of Jeroboam The great-grandson of Jehu. Two years, before the earthquake Of which only this text, and Zechariah 14:5, make particular mention; but it is thought to be referred to, Isaiah 5:25. And Josephus, who attributes it to Uzziah's invasion of the priest's office, recorded 2 Chronicles 26:16, gives us some account of its effects.