Bible Dictionary

Amoz

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…

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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.

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

(strong), father of the prophet Isaiah, and, according to rabbinical tradition, brother of Amaziah king of Judah. (2 Kings 19:2,20; 20:1; Isaiah 1:1) (B.C. before 756.)

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & 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.

Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)

strong; robust