Amoz
maleDivided KingdomMeaning: “Strong; borne by God”
The father of the prophet Isaiah (not to be confused with the prophet Amos).
Biography
Amoz is known only as the father of the prophet Isaiah, named repeatedly in the formula "Isaiah the son of Amoz" (Isaiah 1:1; 2 Kings 19:2). He should not be confused with the prophet Amos, whose name is spelled differently in Hebrew. Jewish tradition associates Amoz with the royal house of Judah, which may explain Isaiah's ready access to the kings of Jerusalem.
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Father of the prophet Isaiah
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Themes & lessons from Amoz
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Amoz appears.
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Scripture Appearances
4 verses in 2 books2 Kings2 verses
2 Kings 19:2
And he sent Eliakim, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.
2 Kings 20:1
In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.
Isaiah2 verses
Isaiah 1:1
The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.
Isaiah 2:1
The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.
Frequently asked about Amoz
Who was Amoz in the Bible?
The father of the prophet Isaiah (not to be confused with the prophet Amos).
What does the name Amoz mean?
The name Amoz means “Strong; borne by God”.
Who were Amoz's children?
Amoz's children include Isaiah.
Where does Amoz appear in the Bible?
Amoz is mentioned 4 times across 2 books: 2 Kings, Isaiah.
What can we learn from Amoz?
The story of Amoz touches on themes of jerusalem, diseases, jews, the, sackcloth — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Amoz's life.
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