The Lord called Amos to confront the northern Kingdom of Israel for their violations of the covenant. The Lord's indictment is focussed on ethical issues. Though a prosperous people, they did not recognize their prosperity as coming from the Lord, but used their wealth for their pleasure and at the expense of the vunerable. Therefore, they would face judgment through exile for their sin, but exile and judgment will not be the last word. Their future hope is found in a future Davidic king.
