amoz Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
amoz in Easton's Bible Dictionary
strong, the father of the prophet Isaiah (2 Kings 19:2, 20; 20:1; Isa. 1:1; 2:1). As to his personal history little is positively known. He is supposed by some to have been the "man of God" spoken of in 2 Chr. 25:7, 8.
amoz in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(strong), father of the prophet Isaiah, and, according to rabbinical tradition, brother of Amaziah king of Judah. #2Ki 19:2,20; 20:1; Isa 1:1| (B.C. before 756.)
amoz in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
A'MOZ (strong), the father of Isaiah. 2 Kgs 19:2 ; Isa 1:1. Jewish tradition makes him the brother of Amaziah, king of Judah.
amoz in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
Father of Isaiah (Isaiah 1:1).