Amos 1:7

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels.

American Standard Version (1901)

But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.

Bible in Basic English

And I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, burning up its great houses:

Free Bible Version

So I will send down fire on the walls of Gaza and burn up its fortresses.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore will I sende a fire vpon the walles of Azzah, and it shall deuoure the palaces thereof.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

I will cause a fire to completely burn the walls of Gaza and also destroy its fortresses.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I will send fire on the walls of Gaza, and it will devour her fortresses.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

but I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, and it will devour its palaces.

Young's Literal Translation

And I have sent a fire against the wall of Gaza, And it hath consumed her palaces;

Context

Judgment on Israel’s Neighbors

⁶This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Gaza, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they exiled a whole population, delivering them up to Edom. ⁷So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels. ⁸I will cut off the ruler of Ashdod and the one who wields the scepter in Ashkelon. I will turn My hand against Ekron, and the remnant of the Philistines will perish,” says the Lord GOD.

Summary

Amos 1:7 describes the punishment that will come upon the people of Edom for their relentless violence and cruelty towards the Israelites. The verse highlights God's justice and judgment against nations that engage in wickedness and oppression. It serves as a warning that God sees and will hold accountable those who mistreat His chosen people. This passage underscores the importance of living in accordance with God's principles of love, mercy, and justice to avoid facing His righteous anger and retribution.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

fire--that is, the flame of war (Num 21:28; Isa 26:11). Hezekiah fulfilled the prophecy, smiting the Philistines unto Gaza (Kg2 18:8). Foretold also by Isa 14:29, Isa 14:31.

John Gill Bible Commentary

But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza,.... An enemy that shall pull down and destroy the walls of it: this was fulfilled in the times of Uzziah, under whom Amos prophesied; and very likely in a very short time after this prophecy, who went out and warred against the Philistines, and broke down the wall of Gaza, Ch2 26:6; or else in the times of Hezekiah, who smote the Philistines unto Gaza, and the borders thereof, Kg2 18:8; or however in the times of Nebuchadnezzar, according to the prophecy of Jeremiah, Jer 25:20; as also in the times of Alexander the great, who, after he had taken Tyre, besieged Gaza, and after two months' siege took it, as Diodorus Siculus relates (p); the wall being undermined and thrown down, he entered in at the ruins of it, as Curtius (q) says; in the times of the Maccabees the suburbs of it were burnt by Jonathan, and the place taken: "61 From whence he went to Gaza, but they of Gaza shut him out; wherefore he laid siege unto it, and burned the suburbs thereof with fire, and spoiled them. 62 Afterward, when they of Gaza made supplication unto Jonathan, he made peace with them, and took the sons of their chief men for hostages, and sent them to Jerusalem, and passed through the country unto Damascus.'' (1 Maccabees 11) which shall devour the palaces thereof; the palaces of the governor, and of other great men in it; (the governor of it, when Alexander took it, was Batis;) and the stately towers of it, of which there were many. This city was about fifteen miles south of Askelon, and about four or five north of the river Bezor, and at a small distance from the Mediterranean. It was situated on an eminence, surrounded with the most beautiful and fertile valleys, watered by the above mentioned river, and a number of other springs; and at a further distance encompassed on the inland side with hills, all planted with variety of fine fruit trees. The city itself was strong, both by its situation, and by the stout "walls" and stately "bowers" that surrounded it, and built after the Philistine manner (r) Arrian also says (s), it was a great city built on high ground, and encompassed with a strong wall, and was distant from the sea at least two and a half miles; See Gill on Act 8:26. (p) Bibliothec. tom. 2. l. 17. p. 526. (q) Hist. l. 4. c. 5, 6. (r) Universal History, vol. 2. p. 490. (s) De Expeditione Alex. l. 2. p. 150.

Amos 1:7

Judgment on Israel’s Neighbors

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels.

American Standard Version (1901)

But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.

Bible in Basic English

And I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, burning up its great houses:

Free Bible Version

So I will send down fire on the walls of Gaza and burn up its fortresses.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore will I sende a fire vpon the walles of Azzah, and it shall deuoure the palaces thereof.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

I will cause a fire to completely burn the walls of Gaza and also destroy its fortresses.

Unlocked Literal Bible

I will send fire on the walls of Gaza, and it will devour her fortresses.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

but I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, and it will devour its palaces.

Young's Literal Translation

And I have sent a fire against the wall of Gaza, And it hath consumed her palaces;

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

fire--that is, the flame of war (Num 21:28; Isa 26:11). Hezekiah fulfilled the prophecy, smiting the Philistines unto Gaza (Kg2 18:8). Foretold also by Isa 14:29, Isa 14:31.

John Gill Bible Commentary

Amos 1:7

Verse

Context

Judgment on Israel’s Neighbors

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Amos 1:7

Judgment on Israel’s Neighbors

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes