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Amos 1:5 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Amos 1:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 1 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I will break also the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the plain of Aven, and him that holdeth the sceptre from the house of Eden : and the people of Syria shall go into captivity unto Kir, saith the LORD. the plain: or, Bikathaven the house: or, Betheden”
Amos 1:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Amos 1:5
"I will break also the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the plain of Aven, and him that holdeth the sceptre from the house of Eden: and the people of Syria shall go into captivity unto Kir, saith the LORD." The "bar" refers to the massive wooden beam securing city gates—breaking it means the city falls. Damascus, Syria's capital, would be conquered and depopulated. "Plain of Aven" (Biq'at-Aven, "valley of wickedness") likely refers to Baalbek, site of pagan worship. "House of Eden" (Beth-Eden) was a Syrian region. The prophecy specifies total collapse: religious centers destroy...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Amos 1:5
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“and took it”
“children of Israel? says Yahweh. Haven't I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt”
“they remain in their strongholds; their might has failed; they are become as women: her dwelling places are set on fire; her bars are broken.”
“your Redeemer”
“her prophets find no vision from Yahweh.”
“your troops in your midst are women. The gates of your land are set wide open to your enemies. The fire has devoured your bars.”
“and they shall become fools; a sword is on her mighty men”