Amos 3:3 kjv — Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

King James Version

"Can two walk together, except they be agreed?"

— Amos 3:3, King James Version

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Amos 3 — Context

1

Hear this word that the Lord hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying,

2

You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.

3

Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

4

Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing?

5

Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is for him? shall one take up a snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all?

6

Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it?

Amos 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 3:3 say?
Amos 3:3 in the King James Version reads: “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?”
Where is Amos 3:3 in the Bible?
Amos 3:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 3, verse 3.
Who wrote Amos?
Amos is traditionally attributed to Amos, a shepherd and fig-farmer from Tekoa. It was written c. 760–750 BC.
What is the book of Amos about?
Amos, a working shepherd from Judah, is sent north to confront Israel's outward prosperity and inward injustice. With searing rhetoric he denounces oppression of the poor and empty religion, calling for justice to roll down like waters.
What are the major themes of Amos?
Amos explores themes including Justice, Social Sin, Empty Religion, Day of the LORD, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of Amos 3:3.
What translation should I read Amos 3:3 in?
Amos 3:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Amos 3:3?
Amos 3:3 reads (KJV): “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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