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Amos 2:11 Cross-References

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And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not even thus, O ye children of Israel? saith the LORD.

Amos 2:11 (KJV)

Historical Context for Amos 2:11

People Mentioned

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Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)
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G-dHoly, Holy, Holy (ISA 6:3) and too many others to fit here

Commentary on Amos 2:11

God continues recounting His gracious acts: "Also I brought you up from the land of Egypt, and led you forty years through the wilderness, to possess the land of the Amorite." This summarizes the Exodus, wilderness journey, and conquest—Israel's foundational narrative. Every aspect was divine accomplishment: liberation from slavery (Exodus), sustenance in the wilderness (manna, water, protection), and conquest of promised land. The phrase "I brought... I led" emphasizes God as active subject—He did this, not Israel. Verse 11 adds: "And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young m...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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