Amos 3:9
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For they know not to do right, saith the Lord,.... What is just and fight between man and man, no, not in one single…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Publish - “ye,” they are the words of God, commissioning His prophets In (on) the palaces of Ashdod - , that is, on the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Publish in the palaces - The housetops or flat roofs were the places from which public declarations were made. See on…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Amos 3:9-15
The Israelites are here again convicted and condemned, and particular notice given of the crimes they are convicted of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Amos 3:9-10
The heathen themselves are invited to bear witness whether the sins of Samaria do not deserve judgement.
Publish&c.…
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