Amos 7:11
Amos 7:11 in Multiple Translations
for this is what Amos has said: ‘Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will surely go into exile, away from their homeland.’”
For thus Amos saith, Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall surely be led away captive out of their own land.
For thus Amos saith, Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall surely be led away captive out of his land.
For Amos has said, Jeroboam will be put to the sword, and Israel will certainly be taken away as a prisoner out of his land.
For he's saying Jeroboam will be killed by the sword, and the people will be taken away from their land into exile.”
For thus Amos saith, Ieroboam shall die by the sworde, and Israel shalbe led away captiue out of their owne land.
for thus said Amos: By sword die doth Jeroboam, And Israel certainly removeth from off its land.'
For Amos says, ‘Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel shall surely be led away captive out of his land.’”
For thus Amos saith, Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall surely be led away captive out of their own land.
For thus saith Amos: Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall be carried away captive out of their own land.
This is what he is saying: ‘Jeroboam will soon be killed by someone using a sword, and the people of Israel will be ◄exiled/forced to leave their land and go to another country►.’”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Amos 7:11
Study Notes — Amos 7:11
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- Amos 7:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Amos 7:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Amos 7:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Amos 7:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Amos 7:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Amos 7:11
- Cambridge Bible on Amos 7:11
- Barnes' Notes on Amos 7:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Amos 7:11
- Sermons on Amos 7:11
Context — Amaziah Accuses Amos
11for this is what Amos has said: ‘Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will surely go into exile, away from their homeland.’”
12And Amaziah said to Amos, “Go away, you seer! Flee to the land of Judah; earn your bread there and do your prophesying there. 13But never prophesy at Bethel again, because it is the sanctuary of the king and the temple of the kingdom.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 17:6 | In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. |
| 2 | Psalms 56:5 | All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. |
| 3 | Amos 6:7–8 | Therefore, you will now go into exile as the first of the captives, and your feasting and lounging will come to an end. The Lord GOD has sworn by Himself—the LORD, the God of Hosts, has declared: “I abhor Jacob’s pride and detest his citadels, so I will deliver up the city and everything in it.” |
| 4 | Amos 7:9 | The high places of Isaac will be deserted, and the sanctuaries of Israel will be laid waste; and I will rise up against the house of Jeroboam with My sword.” |
| 5 | Acts 6:14 | For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.” |
| 6 | Jeremiah 28:10–11 | Then the prophet Hananiah took the yoke off the neck of Jeremiah the prophet and broke it. And in the presence of all the people Hananiah proclaimed, “This is what the LORD says: ‘In this way, within two years I will break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon off the neck of all the nations.’” At this, Jeremiah the prophet went on his way. |
| 7 | Matthew 26:61 | and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” |
| 8 | Jeremiah 26:9 | How dare you prophesy in the name of the LORD that this house will become like Shiloh and this city will be desolate and deserted!” And all the people assembled against Jeremiah in the house of the LORD. |
Amos 7:11 Summary
Amos 7:11 is a prophecy that says King Jeroboam will die by the sword and Israel will be taken away from their homeland. This is a warning from God that He will judge His people for their sins, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:15-68. Just like the Israelites, we need to listen to God's words and turn away from sin to avoid His judgment (Proverbs 28:13). By seeking God's will and obeying His commands, we can avoid the consequences of sin and experience His love and mercy, as seen in 1 John 1:9 and Psalm 103:8-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Amos' prophecy in Amos 7:11?
Amos' prophecy in Amos 7:11 is significant because it foretells the death of King Jeroboam and the exile of Israel, which is a fulfillment of God's judgment as seen in Amos 7:9 and Deuteronomy 28:36-37.
Why did Amaziah the priest react so strongly to Amos' prophecy?
Amaziah reacted strongly to Amos' prophecy because it threatened the power and security of King Jeroboam and the kingdom of Israel, as seen in Amos 7:10, and he saw Amos as a conspirator against the king, similar to the reaction of the religious leaders in Jeremiah 26:11.
Is Amos 7:11 a prediction of a specific event or a general warning?
Amos 7:11 is a specific prediction of the death of King Jeroboam and the exile of Israel, which is a consequence of their disobedience to God's laws, as seen in Amos 7:9 and Leviticus 26:33.
How does Amos 7:11 relate to the overall message of the book of Amos?
Amos 7:11 is a key part of the book of Amos' message, which is a call to repentance and a warning of God's judgment on Israel for their sins, as seen in Amos 5:14-15 and Hosea 14:1-3.
Reflection Questions
- What are the consequences of disobeying God's laws and rejecting His prophets, as seen in Amos 7:11?
- How does Amos' prophecy in Amos 7:11 relate to the concept of God's sovereignty and judgment, as seen in Isaiah 46:10 and Romans 11:33-36?
- What can we learn from Amaziah's reaction to Amos' prophecy about the dangers of rejecting God's truth and the importance of humility, as seen in Proverbs 29:1 and Acts 7:51-53?
- How can we apply the warning of Amos 7:11 to our own lives and communities, in terms of seeking God's will and avoiding the consequences of sin, as seen in 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Revelation 2:5?
Gill's Exposition on Amos 7:11
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Amos 7:11
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Amos 7:11
Trapp's Commentary on Amos 7:11
Ellicott's Commentary on Amos 7:11
Cambridge Bible on Amos 7:11
Barnes' Notes on Amos 7:11
Whedon's Commentary on Amos 7:11
Sermons on Amos 7:11
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For This Cause by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the decline of morality in society, particularly in relation to sexual activity. They mention how a program for seventh graders had to be rede |
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(Spiritual Dangers) the Danger of Complacency by Don Currin | In this sermon, the preacher describes a scene in a restaurant where people are enjoying their meals and drinks while oblivious to a documentary on global starvation playing on the |
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Christ in 01 in the Acts by Jim Flanigan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the glory of Jesus Christ by highlighting his title of humiliation. He explains that Jesus, who was despised and rejected by men during his |
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Touch Not Mine Anointed by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of Jewish Midrash and how it relates to the preaching of the word of God. The speaker explains that in the body of Christ, differe |




