Amós 2

1 Así dice el SEÑOR:«Los delitos de Moab han llegado a su colmo;por tanto, no revocaré su castigo:Porque quemaron los huesos del rey de Edomhasta reducirlos a ceniza,

2 yo enviaré fuego sobre Moabque consumirá las fortalezas de Queriot,y morirá Moab en medio del estrépitode gritos de guerra y toques de trompeta.

3 Destruiré al gobernante en medio de su pueblo,y junto con él mataré a todos sus oficiales»,dice el SEÑOR.

4 Así dice el SEÑOR:«Los delitos de Judá han llegado a su colmo;por tanto, no revocaré su castigo:Porque, dejándose descarriar por sus mentiras,tras las cuales anduvieron sus antepasados,rechazaron la ley del SEÑORy no obedecieron sus preceptos.

5 Por eso yo enviaré fuego contra Judá,que consumirá las fortalezas de Jerusalén».

Juicio contra Israel

6 Así dice el SEÑOR:«Los delitos de Israel han llegado a su colmo;por tanto, no revocaré su castigo:Venden al justo por monedas,y al necesitado, por un par de sandalias.

7 Pisotean la cabeza de los desvalidoscomo si fuera el polvo de la tierra,y pervierten el camino de los pobres.Padre e hijo se acuestan con la misma mujer,profanando así mi santonombre.

8 Junto a cualquier altarse acuestan sobre ropa que tomaron en prenda,y el vino que han cobrado como multalo beben en la casa de su Dios.^[a]

9 »Todo esto, a pesar de que por ellosyo destruí a los amorreos;destruí su fruto arribay sus raíces abajo,aunque eran altos como el cedroy fuertes como la encina.

10 »Yo mismo los hice subir desde Egipto,y los conduje cuarenta años por el desierto,a fin de conquistar para ustedesla tierra de los amorreos.

11 También levanté profetas de entre sus hijosy nazareos de entre sus jóvenes.¿Acaso no fue así, israelitas?—afirma el SEÑOR—.

12 Pero ustedes les hicieron beber vino a los nazareosy les ordenaron a los profetas que no profetizaran.

13 »Pues bien, estoy por aplastarlos a ustedescomo aplasta una carreta cargada de trigo.

14 Entonces no habrá escapatoria para el ágil,ni el fuerte podrá valerse de su fuerza,ni el valiente librará su vida.

15 El arquero no resistirá,ni escapará con vida el ágil de piernas,ni se salvará el que monta a caballo.

16 En aquel día huirá desnudoaun el más valiente de los guerreros»,afirma el SEÑOR.

Amós 2 Commentary

Chapter 2

Judgments against Moab and Judah. (1-8) The ingratitude and ruin of Israel. (9-16)

Verses 1-8 The evil passions of the heart break out in various forms; but the Lord looks to our motives, as well as our conduct. Those that deal cruelly, shall be cruelly dealt with. Other nations were reckoned with for injuries done to men; Judah is reckoned with for dishonour done to God. Judah despised the law of the Lord; and he justly gave them up to strong delusion; nor was it any excuse for their sin, that they were the lies, the idols, after which their fathers walked. The worst abominations and most grievous oppressions have been committed by some of the professed worshippers of the Lord. Such conduct leads many to unbelief and vile idolatry.

Verses 9-16 We need often to be reminded of the mercies we have received; which add much to the evil of the sins we have committed. They had helps for their souls, which taught them how to make good use of their earthly enjoyments, and were therefore more valuable. Faithful ministers are great blessings to any people; but it is God that raises them up to be so. Sinners' own consciences will witness that he has not been wanting to them in the means of grace. They did what they could to lead believers aside. Satan and his agents are busy to corrupt the minds of young people who look heavenward; they overcome many by drawing them to the love of mirth and pleasure, and into drinking company. Multitudes of young men who bade fair as professors of religion, have erred through strong drink, and have been undone for ever. The Lord complains of sin, especially the sins of his professing people, as a burden to him. And though his long-suffering be tired, his power is not, and so the sinner will find to his cost. When men reject God's word, adding obstinacy to sin, and this becomes the general character of a people, they will be given up to misery, notwithstanding all their boasted power and resources. May we then humble ourselves before the Lord, for all our ingratitude and unfaithfulness.

Footnotes

• [a]. "su Dios" . Alt. "sus dioses" .

Chapter Summary

INTRODUCTION TO AMOS 2

In this chapter the prophet foretells the calamities that should come upon the Moabites for their transgressions, Am 2:1-3; and the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem for their iniquities, Am 2:4,5; also the judgments of God that should come upon Israel the ten tribes for their sins, which sins are enumerated; their oppression of the poor, their lewdness and idolatry, Am 2:6-8; and which are aggravated by the blessings of goodness bestowed upon them, both temporal and spiritual, Am 2:9-12; wherefore they are threatened with ruin, which would be inevitable, notwithstanding their swiftness, strength, and courage, and their skill in shooting arrows, and riding horses, Am 2:13-16.