[1][2] In the Hebrew Bible it is a part of the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets.

[6] Fragments containing parts of this chapter were found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, including 4Q82 (4QXIIg; 25 BCE) with extant verses 1–2, 9–18.

Extant ancient manuscripts of the Septuagint version include the Codex Vaticanus (B;

[10][a] There are various ways in which this chapter has been divided, for example the New King James Version divides it into three sections: Like Amos 3:1, 4:1 and 8:4, the imperative word "Hear" in this verse marks the start of a new section within the book.

[16] Martin Luther King Jr. cited this verse in his memorable "I Have a Dream" speech (August 28, 1963 in Washington, D.C.).