Lux Domini
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:

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Interpretation

This verse speaks in the wider setting of justice and false worship as Amos unfolds its message.

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This thought runs through Amos 1:13-15.

Glossary

Gilead Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell edh Dhahab esh Sherqiyeh.
Ammon Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Amman.