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Amos 1:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Amos 1:4

Verse 4 of 15

Scripture focus

But I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, which shall devour the palaces of Benhadad.

Amos 1:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Amos 1:4

Theological / Devotional

Send a fire. It would seem that this was material fire, though it must be recognized that fire is used metaphorically for war and its evils (see Ps. 78:62, 63; Jer. 48:45, 46 ; 49:26,27).

Ben-hadad. Literally, “the son of [the god] Hadad.” Benhadad III was the son of Hazael (see 2 Kings 13:3). These names may signify the dynasty of Hazael and Damascus itself with its magnificent royal palaces. This proud city was to receive a just recompense for its sins.

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