Amoz אָמוֹץ
Father of the prophet Isaiah
Biography
Amoz was the father of the prophet Isaiah (Isa.1.1; 2.1). He lived during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah (Isa.1.1). Isaiah often mentions his father's name when introducing himself or his prophecies (Isa.2.1; 13.1; 20.2). Amoz was also mentioned in connection with the historical records of Uzziah's reign (2Ch.26.22) and Hezekiah's reign (2Ch.32.32). His name appears in the narrative of Hezekiah's illness and recovery, as Isaiah, the son of Amoz, was sent to deliver messages from God to the king (2Ki.19.2,20; 20.1; Isa.37.2,21; 38.1).
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In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 1 with study content2 Kings 3 verses
- 2 Kings 19:2
"He sent Eliakim, who was over the household, 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, “Yahweh, the God of Israel, says ‘You have prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria, and I have heard you."
- 2 Kings 20:1
"In those days Hezekiah was sick and dying. Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, “Yahweh says, ‘Set your house in order; for you will die, and not live.’ ”"
2 Chronicles 3 verses
- 2 Chronicles 26:22
"Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, wrote."
- 2 Chronicles 32:20
"Hezekiah the king and Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz, prayed because of this, and cried to heaven."
- 2 Chronicles 32:32
"Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and his good deeds, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz, in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel."
Isaiah 5 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."
Study Isaiah → - Isaiah 2:1
"This is what Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem."
Study Isaiah → - Isaiah 13:1
"The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw."
Study Isaiah → - Isaiah 20:2
"at that time Yahweh spoke by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, “Go, and loosen the sackcloth from off your waist, and take your sandals from off your feet.” He did so, walking naked and barefoot."
Study Isaiah → - Isaiah 37:2
"He sent Eliakim, who 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."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אָמוֹץ | H0531 |