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Amos 1:8

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Amos 1:8

Verse 8 of 15

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And I will cut off the inhabitant from Ashdod, and him that holdeth the sceptre from Ashkelon, and I will turn mine hand against Ekron: and the remnant of the Philistines shall perish, saith the Lord GOD.

Amos 1:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Amos 1:8

Theological / Devotional

Ashdod. This city, called Azotus in the LXX and in Acts 8:40, was 20¾ mi. (33.2 km.) north-northeast of Gaza and a few miles from the sea. Ashdod was captured by Uzziah (2 Chron. 26:6), by Sargon, king of Assyria (Isa. 20:1), and by Psamtik, king of Egypt.

Ashkelon. This was the only celebrated Philistine city that was situated on the seacoast. It lay in a natural amphitheater, which gave it a most imposing appearance from the sea. Though it had a small and bad harbor, it carried on an active commerce, which was the chief source of its power and importance.

I will turn mine hand. That is, I will again visit Ekron with punishment (see on Isa. 1:25).

Ekron. This city was about 11 mi. (17.6 km.) east-northeast of Ashdod. Each city of Philistia had its own king, but all formed one confederacy, as it were, debating and acting together on any required occasion (see on Judges 3:3; cf. 16:5, 8, 18; 1 Chron. 12:19).

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