CRITICAL NOTES.] BONES] An act of cruelty revenged; others, an insult
to the remains of a dead king, probably the king joined in alliance
with Jehoshaphat and Jehoram (2 Kings 3:9).
AMOS 2:2. KIR.] A principal city of Moab, the plural form indicates
the acropolis and town (cf. Jeremiah 48:24; Jerem... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.]
Amos 2:6. ISRAEL] The ten tribes the main object of the prophecy.
First, prevalent crimes of injustice and oppression, shameless
immorality, and daring contempt of God.
AMOS 2:6. SOLD] Perverted their cause, and gave an unjust sentence for
a small bribe (Deuteronomy 16:9). SHOES]... [ Continue Reading ]