Old Testament · Major figure

Amoz

Amoz is identified in Scripture solely as the father of the prophet Isaiah.

Amoz is mentioned in the Old Testament exclusively to establish the lineage of the prophet Isaiah. While the text provides no biographical details regarding his life or profession, his name serves as a consistent identifier for Isaiah throughout the books of Kings, Chronicles, and the prophetic book of Isaiah. He remains a peripheral figure whose primary biblical significance is his role as the father of a major prophet.