Amos: Chapters, Verses & Reading Time
Old Testament · Minor Prophets · Book 30 of 66
- Chapters
- 9
- Verses
- 146
- Words*
- 3,882
- Reading time*
- 16 min
About Amos
Amos was a shepherd from Judah sent to prophesy to the prosperous northern kingdom of Israel. He condemns the oppression of the poor and empty religious ritual, calling instead for justice to "roll on like a river."
Well-known passages: Amos 5:21–24 · Amos 9:11–15
How long does it take to read Amos?
Amos has 9 chapters and 146 verses. At an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading all of Amos takes about 16 min. You can easily read it in one sitting.
| If you read… | You'll finish Amos in |
|---|---|
| 1 chapter a day | 9 days |
| 2 chapters a day | 5 days |
| 3 chapters a day | 3 days |
| 10 minutes a day | 2 days |
Chapters of Amos
The number of verses in each chapter of Amos:
- Amos 115 verses
- Amos 216 verses
- Amos 315 verses
- Amos 413 verses
- Amos 527 verses
- Amos 614 verses
- Amos 717 verses
- Amos 814 verses
- Amos 915 verses
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* Word counts are from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain), an English translation. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed for English non-fiction; your pace, language, and translation will vary. Verse counts follow the versification My Bible Log uses for tracking.