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Amos, 1

1. The 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.

1. These are the words of Amos, one of the sheep-breeders of Tekoa, and the visions which he saw concerning Israel during the reign of Uzziah, King of Judah and Jeroboam, son of Jehoash, King of Israel, two years before the earthquake.

2. And he said, The 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.

2. He said, "Yahweh roars from Zion, his voice thunders from Jerusalem. The pastures of the shepherds are scorched and the choicest farmland is dried up."

3. Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not turn away [the punishment] thereof; because they have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron:

3. Yahweh says this, "Because Damascus has sinned, not once but three times and even more, I will not relent. Because they have threshed Gilead with threshing sledges of iron,

4. But I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, which shall devour the palaces of Benhadad.

4. I will send fire upon the people of Hazael that shall devour the strongholds of Benhadad. I will cut off the ruler from the Valley of Aven and him who holds the scepter from Betheden.

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.

5. I shall break the protective crossbar of Damascus."

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:

6. Yahweh says this, "Because Gaza has sinned, not once but three times and even more, I will not relent. Because they carried a whole people into captivity to deliver them over to Edom,

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

7. I will send fire upon the wall of Gaza and it will devour her strongholds.

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.

8. I will cut off the ruler from Ashdod, and him that holds the scepter from Ashkelon; I will turn my hand against Ekron and the remnant of the Philistines will perish," says Yahweh.

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:

9. Yahweh says this, "Because Tyre has sinned, not once but three times and even more, I will not relent. Because they delivered over to Edom a whole people and did not remember the covenant of brotherhood,

10. But I will send a fire on the wall of Tyrus, which shall devour the palaces thereof.

10. I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre and it shall devour her palaces."

11. Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away [the punishment] thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever:

11. Yahweh says this, "Because Edom has sinned, not once but three times and even more, I will not relent. Because he pursued his brother with the sword and cast off all pity, because his anger rages forever and his wrath is always wild,

12. But I will send a fire upon Teman, which shall devour the palaces of Bozrah.

12. I will send fire upon Teman and it shall devour the strongholds of Bozrah."

13. Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, and for four, I will not turn away [the punishment] thereof; because they have ripped up the women with child of Gilead, that they might enlarge their border:

13. Yahweh says this, "Because the Amonites have sinned, not once but three times and even more, I will not relent. Because they have ripped open pregnant women in Gilead, that they might enlarge their border,

14. But I will kindle a fire in the wall of Rabbah, and it shall devour the palaces thereof, with shouting in the day of battle, with a tempest in the day of the whirlwind:

14. I will set fire to the walls of Rabbah and it shall devour her strongholds. Then there will be war cry and battle; then storm winds will blow.

15. And their king shall go into captivity, he and his princes together, saith the LORD.

15. Their king will go into exile, he and his princes with him," says Yahweh.



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Fusnote:

1:1-2 - The introduction to the book of Amos highlights the prophet's call, who receives God's message during the reign of Uzziah in Judah and Jeroboam II in Israel. The voice of the Lord roars from Zion, signaling the beginning of divine judgment against the nations, beginning with Israel (see also Joel 3:16 and Micah 1:2).

1:3-5 - God's judgment is pronounced against Damascus, the capital of Syria, for its cruelty toward the Gileadites. This condemnation reflects God's justice on Israel's enemies and reveals the importance of ethical and moral behavior in nations (see also Isaiah 17:1 and Jeremiah 49:23-27).

1:6-8 - God pronounces judgment against Gaza, a city of the Philistines, for its capture and sale of Israelites into slavery. This judgment reflects the grave injustice perpetrated by the Philistines, who exploited the suffering of other peoples (see also Jeremiah 47:4 and Zechariah 9:5-7).

1:9-10 - Judgment is announced against Tyre because of its broken treaty with Israel and its prisoner trade. Unfaithfulness to treaties and exploitation of war are aspects that God condemns in all nations (see also Ezekiel 26:3-6 and 1 Kings 5:12).

1:11-12 - Edom is condemned for its relentless vengeance against the Israelites. Edom's sin includes hatred and violence, which are contrary to God's principles of peace and mercy (see also Genesis 27:41 and Obadiah 1:10-14).

Stihovi vezani uz Amos, 1:

Amos chapter 1 begins the prophecies of judgment. What nations does God condemn? This powerful text introduces Amos, the shepherd of Tekoa, and his visions against the nations surrounding Israel. The chapter reveals divine justice against cruelty, oppression and broken covenants. Amos 1 sets the tone for subsequent messages, showing that God's judgment is not limited to just Israel. Examine with us five biblical passages that expand understanding of the themes of justice and responsibility presented in this powerful chapter.

Jeremiah 49:27: "I will set fire to the walls of Damascus; he will consume the strongholds of Benhadad." - This verse echoes Amos' judgment against Damascus in Amos 1:3-5, showing the consistency of the prophecies against the nations.

Joel 3:4: "Now what have you against me, Tire and Sidon, and all you regions of Philistia? Are they repaying me for something I did? If you are taking revenge on me, I will see that retribution falls swiftly upon your heads." - This passage reflects Amos' judgment against the Philistines and Tire in Amos 1:6-10, demonstrating a common theme among the prophets.

Obadiah 1:11: "The day you stood by, while strangers carried his goods and foreigners entered his doors and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were like one of them." - This verse relates to Amos' condemnation of Edom in Amos 1:11-12, highlighting his betrayal of Israel.

Isaiah 17:1: "Warning against Damascus: 'See! Damascus will cease to be a city and will become a heap of ruins.'" - Like Amos 1:3-5, Isaiah also prophesies against Damascus, showing the consistency of prophetic messages.

Zechariah 9:5: "Ashkelon will see him and fear; Gaza will writhe in agony, and so will Ekron, for his hope will be dashed. Gaza will lose its king, and Ashkelon will be deserted." - This prophecy against the Philistine cities aligns with the message of Amos 1:6-8, demonstrating divine judgment against the nations surrounding Israel.

FAQ:

What did Amos prophesy about Damascus in Amos 1?

Amos prophesied that Damascus would be destroyed because of the violence against Gilead, and the Lord would bring fire on the city. (Amos 1:3-5)

Why did Amos condemn the city of Gaza?

Gaza would be punished for taking prisoners from Israel as slaves and selling the people to Edom. (Amos 1:6-8)

What was the judgment on Tyre in Amos 1?

Tyre would be destroyed for betraying the covenant with Israel by handing over her prisoners to Edom. (Amos 1:9-10)

What did Amos say about Edom?

Edom would be punished for his violence against his fellow Israelites and for his relentless cruelty. (Amos 1:11-12)

What is the reason for Ammon's condemnation in Amos 1?

Ammon would be destroyed for tearing apart pregnant women in Gilead to expand his borders. (Amos 1:13-15)


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