Amos 3:9

9 Proclaim on the citadels in 1Ashdod and on the citadels in the land of Egypt and say, "Assemble yourselves on the 2mountains of Samaria and see the great tumults within her and the 3oppressions in her midst.

Amos 3:9 In-Context

7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing Unless He reveals His secret counsel To His servants the prophets.
8 A lion has roared! Who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken! Who can but prophesy?
9 Proclaim on the citadels in Ashdod and on the citadels in the land of Egypt and say, "Assemble yourselves on the mountains of Samaria and see the great tumults within her and the oppressions in her midst.
10 "But they do not know how to do what is right," declares the LORD , "these who hoard up violence and devastation in their citadels."
11 Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, "An enemy, even one surrounding the land, Will pull down your strength from you And your citadels will be looted."

Cross References 3

  • 1. 1 Samuel 5:1
  • 2. Amos 4:1; Amos 6:1
  • 3. Amos 5:11; Amos 8:6
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