Let's talk about the story of Amos and some things we can learn about his story. If you need some refreshing on this story, Amos is a Judean shepherd and it says fruit picker, but the way I was reading it would be akin to what we'd call a landscaper today. At this time, things have been so good and haven't been since Solomon was in power. Jeroboam II is the leader of Israel and Uzziah reigns over Judah.