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God's Judgment is Inescapable
God names the powerful Philistine cities of Ashdod, Ashkelon, and Ekron to demonstrate that no fortress, leader, or citizen can escape His verdict. Commentators explain that listing these cities signifies a comprehensive judgment covering the entire nation, leaving no place to hide from the consequences of their sin.
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Amos
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Albert Barnes
On Amos 1:8
18th Century
Theologian
And I will cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod - Ashdod, as well as Ekron, have their names from their strength; Ashdod, “the mighty…
Charles Ellicott
On Amos 1:6–8
19th Century
Bishop
CURSE ON PHILISTIA.
The marginal reading is more literal and points to the special bitterness of Philistia's actions, repres…
John Calvin
On Amos 1:6–8
16th Century
Theologian
Amos here directs his discourse against Gaza, which the Philistines occupied. It was situated in the territory of the tribe of Judah, towards the s…
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John Gill
On Amos 1:8
17th Century
Pastor
I will cut off the inhabitants from Ashdod The same with Azotus, (Acts 8:40) ; another principal city of the …
Matthew Henry
On Amos 1:1–8
17th Century
Minister
GOD employed a shepherd, a herdsman, to reprove and warn the people. Those to whom God gives abilities for His services, ought not to be despised f…