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Considering its geographical location and historical context, what might be a significant reason why the prophet Amos, a shepherd from Tekoa, was particularly critical of the wealthy and complacent in the Northern Kingdom of Israel?
A
Tekoa was a major center of pagan worship, and Amos sought to convert the northerners.
B
Amos was secretly employed by the Southern Kingdom of Judah to undermine Israel's economy.
C
Tekoa was a prosperous agricultural region, and Amos envied the wealth of the Northern Kingdom.
D
Tekoa's location in a less fertile area likely made Amos acutely aware of the economic disparities and social injustices prevalent in the affluent Northern Kingdom.
Reference:
Amos 1:1, Amos 2:6-8, Amos 4:1-3, Amos 5:10-12
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