literal geopolitical realities of this future age, the text makes the point that the restored Israel of the future will be dominant on the world scene and safe from the threats of potentially hostile nations.92 The heading to the book states that Amos prophesied at a time when Uzziah ruled over Judah and Jeroboam II reigned over Israel. Uzziah, after a long co-regency with his father Amaziah, ruled Judah from 767–740 B.C., while Jeroboam II, who also served as a co-regent