1. The Israelites will be taken away (1-5)

Amos prophesied that the LORD would allow the Israelites to be taken away with hooks. An enemy nation would lead them through the breaches in the wall. This happened when the Assyrians invaded Samaria in 722 B.C. The Israelites brought it upon themselves. Their women oppressed the poor and were self-absorbed. Their sacrifices and offerings were meaningless to God. God wanted the wealthy and influential to be just, righteous and compassionate.

2. You have not returned to me (6-13)

At various times, God had beset the Israelites with famine, drought, locusts, mildew, blight, plagues and war. But neither suffering nor even death led the people to repentance. So the LORD Almighty, who made the mountains and knows our thoughts, told them to prepare to meet him through judgment.