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The book of Amos is full of wordplays, double entendres, pictorial visions, and direct statements of fact and judgment. Smith’s job is to address the historical, stylistic and interpretative aspects of Amos: not just what is written, but also how and why the prophecies are recorded. To do this, Smith divides each of his chapters as follows: • Important textual and philological questions •...

words, the syntax, and the overall intentions of the author are unclear, a conclusive explanation of the meaning of these verses is difficult. Nevertheless, the general argument is apparent. The nation did not please God during the wilderness by just offering sacrifices (5:25), and Israel will not please God by their present worship which honors other gods beside Yahweh (5:26). Since their worship is unacceptable, God will send them off into exile beyond Damascus (5:27).
Pages 253–254
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