Amos was a herdsman, and engaged in agriculture. But the same Divine [[Spirit]] influenced [[Isaiah]] and [[Daniel]] in the court, and Amos in the sheep-folds, giving to each the powers and eloquence needful for them. He assures the twelve tribes of the destruction of the neighbouring nations; and as they at that time gave themselves up to wickedness and [[idolatry]], he reproves the Jewish nation with severity; but describes the restoration of the [[church]] by the [[Messiah]], extending to the latter days.