📖 Amos — Chapter 1 (KJV)
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Amos 1:1 RThe words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel, two years before the earthquake.
Amos 1:2 And he said, RThe LORD will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the habitations of the shepherds shall mourn, and the top of Carmel shall wither.
Amos 1:3 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of RDamascus, Tand for four, I will not Tturn away the punishment thereof; because they have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron:
Amos 1:4 But RI will send a fire into the house of Hazael, which shall devour the palaces of Benhadad.
Amos 1:5 I will Rbreak also the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from Tthe plain of Aven, and him that holdeth the sceptre from Tthe house of Eden: and the people of Syria shall go into captivity unto Kir, saith the LORD.
Amos 1:6 Thus saith the LORD; For Rthree transgressions of Gaza, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they carried Taway captive the whole captivity, to deliver them up to Edom:
Amos 1:7 But RI will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof:
Amos 1:8 And RI will cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod, and him that holdeth the sceptre from Ashkelon, and I will turn mine hand against Ekron: and the remnant of the Philistines shall perish, saith the Lord GOD.
Amos 1:9 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of RTyrus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they delivered up the whole captivity to Edom, and remembered not Tthe brotherly covenant:
Amos 1:10 But I will send a fire on the wall of Tyrus, which shall devour the palaces thereof.
Amos 1:11 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of REdom, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and Tdid cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever:
Amos 1:12 But I will send a fire upon RTeman, which shall devour the palaces of Bozrah.
Amos 1:13 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Rthe children of Ammon, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have Tripped up the women with child of Gilead, that they might enlarge their border:
Amos 1:14 But I will kindle a fire in the wall of RRabbah, and it shall devour the palaces thereof, with shouting in the day of battle, with a tempest in the day of the whirlwind:
Amos 1:15 And their king shall go into captivity, he and his princes together, saith the LORD.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Amos 1:1–5 — A herdsman’s word confronts Damascus
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Amos’s background and the kings’ reigns locate the message. The Lord’s roar introduces judgment on Damascus for brutal treatment of Gilead, showing that power is accountable for cruelty.
Key Truth: Do not excuse cruelty as political necessity.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which …” (Amos 1:1)
Find it in Amos 1:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Damascus, and for …” (Amos 1:3)
Find it in Amos 1:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “I will ____ also the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant …” (Amos 1:5)
Find it in Amos 1:5 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Amos 1:6–10 — Gaza and Tyrus answer for trading captives
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Philistine cities and Tyrus are addressed for handing captives to Edom. Broken brotherly covenant and commerce in people bring announced fire and loss of rule.
Key Truth: Refuse profit built on human exploitation.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Gaza, and for …” (Amos 1:6)
Find it in Amos 1:6 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And I will cut off the ____ from Ashdod, and him that holdeth the sceptre from Ashkelon, …” (Amos 1:8)
Find it in Amos 1:8 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “But I will ____ a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour …” (Amos 1:7)
Find it in Amos 1:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Amos 1:11–15 — Edom and Ammon are judged for merciless violence
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Edom’s lasting anger against a brother and Ammon’s killing to enlarge territory are explicitly named. Their palaces and leaders cannot shelter them from accountability.
Key Truth: Reject revenge and advantage purchased by violence.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his ____ did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever:” (Amos 1:11)
Find it in Amos 1:11 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of the ____ of Ammon, and for four, I will not turn away …” (Amos 1:13)
Find it in Amos 1:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And their ____ shall go into captivity, he and his princes together, saith …” (Amos 1:15)
Find it in Amos 1:15 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Obadiah 1:10 — Obadiah also condemns violence against brother Jacob.
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Reflect and Apply
What gain should you reject because it depends on another person’s harm?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Amos 1:1–5 (A herdsman’s word confronts Damascus) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Amos 1:6–10 (Gaza and Tyrus answer for trading captives) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Amos 1:11–15 (Edom and Ammon are judged for merciless violence) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What makes Tyrus's treatment of captives an act of betrayal?
5. What motive is named alongside Ammon's violence against Gilead?
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