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Amos 1:7

Gaza
Judgment

5 I will break also the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the plain of Aven, and him that holdeth the sceptre from the house of Eden: and the people of Syria shall go into captivity unto Kir, saith the LORD.

6 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Gaza, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they carried away captive the whole captivity, to deliver them up to Edom:

But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof:

8 And I 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.

9 Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Tyrus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they delivered up the whole captivity to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant:

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels.
KJV
But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof:
WEB
but I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, and it will devour its palaces.
ASV
but I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.
DARBY
And I will send a fire on the wall of Gazah, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.
BLB
And I will send a fire upon the wall of Gaza, and it will devour her citadels.
ÅB
men jeg vil sende ild mot Gasas murer, og den skal fortære dets palasser,
OTB
vil jeg sende ild mot Gazas murer,
og den skal fortære hennes festninger.
B1930
men jeg vil sende ild mot Gasas murer, og den skal fortære dets palasser,

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Zephaniah 2:4

    For Gaza shall be forsaken, and Ashkelon a desolation: they shall drive out Ashdod at the noon day, and Ekron shall be rooted up.

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  • 2 Kings 18:8

    He smote the Philistines, even unto Gaza, and the borders thereof, from the tower of the watchmen to the fenced city.

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  • Jeremiah 47:1

    The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before that Pharaoh smote Gaza.

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  • Deuteronomy 32:35

    To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.

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  • Psalms 75:7–8

    But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.

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  • Deuteronomy 32:41–43

    If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.

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  • 2 Chronicles 26:6

    And he went forth and warred against the Philistines, and brake down the wall of Gath, and the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod, and built cities about Ashdod, and among the Philistines.

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  • Romans 12:19

    Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

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