6 Woe to you who are complacent in Zion, and to you who feel secure on Mount Samaria, you notable men of the foremost nation, to whom the people of Israel come! 2 Go to Kalneh and look at it; go from there to great Hamath, and then go down to Gath in Philistia. Are they better off than your two kingdoms? Is their land larger than yours?

6 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! 2 Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: be they better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your border?

What is God's second promise of punishment towards Israel in the book of Amos? Israel will be taken by the enemy. Great floods will destroy the city. Famine will hit Israel. Darkness will fall on the city. Free KJV Ebook Download...

Amos 6 is a powerful chapter in the Old Testament that speaks directly to those who are complacent in their comfort, wealth, and security, ignoring the distress of their fellow people and disregarding God's warnings. It is a prophetic lamentation, exposing the pride and self-indulgence of the Israelites and prophesying their downfall and exile.

9 And if there are ten men left in one house, they too will die. 10 And when the relative who is to burn the bodies a picks them up to remove them from the house, he will call to one inside, “Is …

Amos 6 Woe to you who are complacent in Zion, and to you who feel secure on Mount Samaria, you notable men of the foremost nation, to whom the people of Israel come! Go to Kalneh and look at it; go from there to great Hamath, and then go down to Gath in Phi... Read verse in New International Version

6 What sorrow awaits you who lounge in luxury in Jerusalem,[a] and you who feel secure in Samaria! You are famous and popular in Israel, and people go to you for help. 2 But go over to Calneh and see what happened there. Then go to the great city of Hamath and down to the Philistine city of Gath. You are no better than they were,

9 If ten people are left in one house, they too will die. 10 And if the relative who comes to carry the bodies out of the house to burn them asks anyone who might be hiding there, “Is anyone else with you?” and he says, “No,” then he will go on to say, “Hush! We must not mention the name of the Lord.” and the small house into bits.

To whom the house of Israel comes! Then go down to Gath of the Philistines. Are you better than these kingdoms? Or is their territory greater than your territory? But are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph. And those who recline at banquets shall be removed. And all that is in it.”

9 If ten people are left in one house, they too will die. 10 And if the relative who comes to carry the bodies out of the house to burn them a asks anyone who might be hiding there, “Is anyone …