Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Amos 6:1 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Amos 6:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Amos chapter 6 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Woe to the Complacent
“Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came! are at: or, are secure chief: or, firstfruits”
Amos 6:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Amos 6:1
God's woe against complacent elites: 'Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!' The Hebrew 'ha-shan'anim be-Tsiyyon' (those at ease/complacent in Zion) and 'ha-botekim be-har Shomron' (those trusting in mount Samaria) describes false security. Zion (Jerusalem/Judah) and Samaria (capital of Israel/northern kingdom) both contained people presuming on God's protection while ignoring covenant obligations. They're 'named chief of the nations' (nequvim reshit ha-goyim)—thinking themselves super...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Amos 6:1
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“you women who are at ease! Hear my voice! You careless daughters”
“and taken your pleasure. You have nourished your hearts as in a day of slaughter.”
“saying”
“you cows of Bashan”
“if you will indeed obey my voice”
“that I will search Jerusalem with lamps”
“and came to Laish”
“that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.”
“The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?”
“go up to a nation that is at ease”