Readable English Bible

Amos 2:11

I chose some of your sons to be prophets.
I chose some of your young men to be Nazirites.
Isn't this true, people of Israel?"
declares the LORD.

Amos 2:11, Readable English Bible (READ)

Note: Nazirites were people who made a special promise to set themselves apart for God. They did not drink wine.

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