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Beyond False Security
Commentators explain that mentioning Damascus was highly specific. The Israelites viewed the powerful city of Damascus as a key fortress and ally that secured their border. By declaring the captivity would be 'beyond Damascus,' God was showing that Israel's perceived military and political security was utterly useless against His divine judgment.
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Amos
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Albert Barnes
On Amos 5:27
18th Century
Theologian
Therefore - (And) this being so, since this has been their way from the beginning until now, I will cause you to go into captivity beyon…
Charles Spurgeon
On Amos 5:26–27
19th Century
Preacher
Oh, for pure worship! Oh, for pure living! Oh, for hearts that spiritually worship the Lord, for Jesus said, God is a Spirit: and they that wor…
John Calvin
On Amos 5:27
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet finally denounces exile for the Israelites, as though he had said that God would no longer tolerate them contaminating the Holy La…
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John Gill
On Amos 5:27
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond
Damascus
The chief city of Syr…
Matthew Henry
On Amos 5:18–27
17th Century
Minister
Woe to those who desire the day of the Lord's judgments, who wish for times of war and confusion���like some who long for changes, hoping to rise o…