Amos ...for three crimes, even four Thru the Bible: Amos Amos was a self designated "sheep raiser". He was not a “shepherd” over Israel, but a shepherd of actual sheep, who was also called as a prophet. Amos lived in a rural section of Judah called Tekoa, which was situated just 12 miles south of Jerusalem. There he bred and tended a particular variety of small sheep which produced wool of the most excellent kind.  He also grew and tended Sycamore fig trees. Working with Sycamore fig trees is labor intensive. Since God so often offers subtle hints to us through seemingly unimportant details, it is possible that this was the case with Amos - especially regarding these figs.  The scriptures often talk of the Lord wounding His people and then healing them. The word used in Amos 7:14 for the job he did with figs, places him with the job of slicing open the individual figs on a tree in order to release a small wasp which matured in and with the fruit. Once released, the fruit would ripen to maturity. In like manner the intention of God in warning His people is to wound their conscience and bring them to a point of repentance, spiritual healing and maturity.  Amos conducted his ministry in Bethel, which was where the King of Israel resided and was the hub of Israel’s idolatry. A perfect place for the confrontational nature of a prophet’s ministry. His words or warnings were not welcomed nor heeded.   Blessings!