Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Amos 1:12 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Amos 1:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 1 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But I will send a fire upon Teman, which shall devour the palaces of Bozrah.”
Amos 1:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Amos 1:12
But I will send a fire upon Teman, which shall devour the palaces of Bozrah—Teman and Bozrah were major cities in Edom, representing the entire nation. The Hebrew Teman (תֵּימָן) literally means "south" and refers to the southern region of Edom, while Botsrah (בָּצְרָה) was a principal city and fortress. Edom's condemned sin (1:11) was pursuing "his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever."Edom's guilt was particularly heinous because of blood relationship—Edomites descended from Esau, Jacob's twin brother, making th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Amos 1:12
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“Concerning Edom”
“that he has taken against Edom; and his purposes”
“Teman”
“he shall come up and fly as the eagle”
“says Yahweh”
“with the blood of lambs and goats”
“Omar”
“and Jobab”