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is there a book of the bible called amos
The Book of Amos is the third of the Twelve Minor Prophets in the Old Testament and the second in the Greek Septuagint tradition.
Who was the prophet Amos
Amos, the first Hebrew prophet to have a biblical book named for him, accurately foretold the destruction of the northern kingdom of Israel and anticipated later Old Testament prophets.
Where was the prophet Amos from
Amos was from the southern Kingdom of Judah but preached in the northern Kingdom of Israel.
What years was the prophet Amos active
Amos was active c. 760 through 755 BCE during the rule of kings Jeroboam II and Uzziah.

Question: What was the prophet's profession before becoming a prophet
Self-contained rewrite: What was Amos's profession before becoming a prophet