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Amos 1:9 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Amos 1:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 1 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Tyrus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they delivered up the whole captivity to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant: the brotherly: Heb. the covenant of brethren”
Amos 1:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Amos 1:9
After pronouncing judgment on Damascus, Amos turns to Gaza: "Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they carried away captive the whole captivity, to deliver them up to Edom." The formula "for three... and for four" indicates overflowing, complete sin. Gaza, a Philistine city, engaged in human trafficking—capturing entire populations and selling them to Edom (another enemy of Israel). This crime against humanity provoked divine judgment. The phrase "I will not turn away the punishment" (lo' ashivenu) means God's...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Amos 1:9
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“and with gold”
“you ships of Tarshish! For it is laid waste”
“also”
“fir trees”
“in the first [day] of the month”
“and cedar trees”
“and all the kings of Sidon”
“And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.”