Amos 1:8

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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.

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Interpretation

This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of justice and false worship in Amos.

Read with

This thought runs through Amos 1:6-8.

Amos 1:6 Amos 1:7 Amos 1:8

Glossary

Ashdod Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Ashdod.
Ashkelon Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Ashkelon.
Ekron Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Miqne.