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Amos 1

Amos 1:12

Judgment on Israel’s Neighbors · Amos 1:1–15
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Translations

Modern
So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah.”
Traditional
But I will send a fire upon Teman, which shall devour the palaces of Bozrah.
Literal
And I will send a fire on Teman, and it will devour the citadels of Bozrah!”
Latin
Mittam ignem in Theman, et devorabit ædes Bosræ.

Original

Hebrew
English
So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah.”

Notes

Amos 1:12

When Babylon destroyed the major cities of Teman and Bozrah, Edom lost its ability to continue fighting. Babylon conquered Edom shortly after Judah in 553 BC (see Jeremiah 27; 49:7–22; see also study note on Obadiah 1:18).

Amos 1:3–2:16

This prophecy's eight judgments start with the most obvious enemy, Damascus, and end with the least obvious, Israel itself. This order would have captured Israel's attention as they listened to God's judgment on their enemies. However, Amos eventually revealed God's judgment on Israel, too.

Theme notes and profiles

Messages Against the Nations

Events

Parallels

Jeremiah 12:14–17

Places

Bozrah: Capital city of Edom Teman: Region and town in Edom, known for wisdom

Glossary

Book of Amos Book of Jeremiah Bozrah Edom, Edomites Hell Lord Nations Teman (Place)

Topics

Bozrah: A City of Edom: Prophecies Concerning Edomites: Prophecies Concerning Fire: Judgments Malice: Punishment of Palace for Kings Palace of a Government Revenge: Punishment For Teman: Also Called Temani and Temanites: Prophecies Concerning The Edomites: Cities of Bozrah The Edomites: Predictions Respecting: Punishment for Persecuting Israel