Amoz
maleDivided MonarchyMeaning: “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
13 verses in 3 books2 Kings3 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 19:20
Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.
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. Set: Heb. Give charge concerning thine house
2 Chronicles3 verses
2 Chronicles 26:22
Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, did Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, write.
2 Chronicles 32:20
And for this cause Hezekiah the king, and the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz, prayed and cried to heaven.
2 Chronicles 32:32
Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his goodness, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, and in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel. goodness: Heb. kindnesses
Isaiah7 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.
Isaiah 13:1
The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.
Isaiah 20:2
At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot. by: Heb. by the hand of
Isaiah 37:2
And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests covered with sackcloth, unto Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.
Isaiah 37:21
Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria:
Isaiah 38:1
In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. Set: Heb. Give charge concerning thy house
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 13 times across 3 books: 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Isaiah.
What can we learn from Amoz?
The story of Amoz touches on themes of assyria, jerusalem, prophets, sackcloth — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Amoz's life.
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