The Prophecies of Amos: Oracles Against the Nations (continued)

Aram, the first nation “addressed” by Amos, will be the focus of this shiur.  Aram’s mention at the top of the list is due partially to Aram’s position as the most frequent enemy Yisrael faces during this period.

A brief background sketch of Aram and the role it plays in regional warfare will give us a broader understanding of the specifics of the oracle. This includes the pesha that seals Aram’s fate (and the meaning of "pesha" here) as well as the nature of that fated punishment.