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The Old Testament > Amos > Chapters 7-9 > Verses 7:1-6
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Outline and brief summary

The relationship of verses 7:1-6 to the rest of chapters 7-9 is discussed at Chapters 7-9. Verse 7:1-6 can be outlined as follows:

• Vision #1 of locusts: Israel spared thus far (7:1-3)

• Vision #2 of fire: Israel spared thus far (7:4-6)

In these two visions the Lord threatens Israel’s food supply with locusts (most often a threat in spring) and fire (possibly drought, most often a threat in summer). In each case Amos pleads on behalf of Israel: Israel is small, and if such punishment is inflicted, who will be left as a remnant to arise? In each case the Lord withdraws the threatened punishment.

Although Amos threatens Israel in his prophecies, he does so only because that is the word given to him by the Lord. “The Lord God hath spoken, who can but prophesy?” (3:8). The prophet is really on the side of the people as their advocate before the Lord. This is a type of Christ’s role as judge at the final judgment.

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