Amos 7:1-9

CRITICAL NOTES.] SHOWED] three visions in this ch. LOCUSTS (Amos 7:1) the first; “all inward tuitions produced by the Spirit of God, which set forth the primitive judgments of God” [_Keil_]. BEGIN.] Time defined, as the springing up of a second crop, and this crop after the KING’S MOWINGS. Some take... [ Continue Reading ]

Amos 7:10-17

CRITICAL NOTES.] Amos 7:10.] The prophet opposed at Bethel on account of these predictions. CONSPIRED] Heb. _banded_, implying that others joined. There is a charge of conspiracy and sedition; insinuates that Amos prophesies for bread (Amos 7:10), and in pretended courtesy advises him to remove. S... [ Continue Reading ]

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