Lux Domini
Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!

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Interpretation

Those are looked upon as doing well for themselves, who do well for their bodies; but we are here told what their ease is, and what their woe is. Here is a description of the pride, security, and sensuality, for which God would reckon.

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This thought runs through Amos 6:1-2.

Amos 6:1 Amos 6:2

Glossary

Samaria Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.
Zion Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.