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Amos 3:9 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Amos 3:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 3 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Publish in the palaces at Ashdod, and in the palaces in the land of Egypt, and say, Assemble yourselves upon the mountains of Samaria, and behold the great tumults in the midst thereof, and the oppressed in the midst thereof. oppressed: or, oppressions”
Amos 3:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Amos 3:9
Publish in the palaces at Ashdod, and in the palaces in the land of Egypt—God summons pagan nations as witnesses against Israel's sin. The Hebrew הַשְׁמִיעוּ (hashmi'u, 'proclaim, announce publicly') demands widespread proclamation. Ashdod (Philistine city) and Egypt (Israel's former oppressor) represent notorious wickedness, yet even they will be shocked by the great tumults (מְהוּמֹת רַבּוֹת, mehumot rabot, 'great confusion/chaos') and the oppressed (עֲשׁוּקִים, ashuqim, 'the oppressed/exploited') within Samaria.This is devastating irony: Israel, called to be holy and distinct (Exodus 19:6),...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Amos 3:9
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“you cows of Bashan”
“and to those who are secure on the mountain of Samaria”
“and him who holds the scepter from Ashkelon; and I will turn my hand against Ekron; and the remnant of the Philistines will perish”
“and they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod.”
“and shall enjoy [the fruit of it].”
“and set up a standard; publish”
“and the needy for a pair of shoes”
“and they shall say every man to his neighbor”
“on the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king to them all; and they shall be no more two nations”
“and see; and send to Kedar”