Amos 3:1

CHAPTER III

This chapter begins with reproving the twelve tribes in

general, 1, 2;

and then particularly the kingdom of Israel, whose capital was

Samaria. Thee prophet assures them that, while they were at

variance with God, it would be unreasonable in them to expect

his presence or favour, 3-8.

Other neighbouring nations are then called upon to take warning

from the judgments about to be inflicted upon the house of

Israel, which would be so general that only a small remnant

should escape them, 9-15.

The image used by the prophet on this occasion, (see Amos 3:12,)

and borrowed from his former calling, is very natural and

significant, and not a little dignified by the inspired

writer's lofty air and manner.

NOTES ON CHAP. III

Verse Amos 3:1. Against the whole family] That is, all, both the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. In this all the twelve tribes are included.