Amos 1:7

Translations

Modern

So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels.

Traditional

But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof:

Literal

And I will send a fire upon the wall of Gaza, and it will devour her citadels.

Latin

Et mittam ignem in murum Gazæ, et devorabit ædes ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels.

Notes

Amos 1:7

I will send fire upon: Uzziah defeated Philistia (2 Chronicles 26:6). Later, in 701 BC, an invasion by Assyria nearly erased the Philistines as a distinct people.

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

The Philistines Messages Against the Nations

Events

Prophecies of Amosc. 788 BC

Related verses

Zephaniah 2:4
For Gaza will be abandoned, and Ashkelon left in ruins. Ashdod will be driven out at noon, and Ekron will be uprooted.
2 Kings 18:8
He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its borders, from watchtower to fortified city.
Jeremiah 47:1
This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet about the Philistines before Pharaoh struck down Gaza.
Psalm 94:1–5
O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth.
Amos 1:4
So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael to consume the citadels of Ben-hadad.
Romans 12:19
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
Psalm 75:7–8
…but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.
2 Chronicles 26:6
Uzziah went out to wage war against the Philistines, and he tore down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. Then he built cities near Ashdod and among the Philistines.
Zechariah 9:5–7
Ashkelon will see and fear; Gaza will writhe in agony, as will Ekron, for her hope will wither. There will cease to be a king in Gaza, and Ashkelon will be uninhabited.
Jeremiah 25:18–20
…to make them a ruin, an object of horror and contempt and cursing, as they are to this day—Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, its kings and officials;
Deuteronomy 32:41–43
…when I sharpen My flashing sword, and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries and repay those who hate Me.
Deuteronomy 32:35
Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”

Parallels

Jeremiah 12:14–17

Places

Gaza: Philistine city; Samson's exploits; Philip's ministry

Glossary

Book of Amos Book of Jeremiah Gaza Hell Lord Nations Scepter

Topics

Fire: Judgments Gaza: Also Called Azzah: Prophecies Relating To Philistines: Prophecies Against The Philistines: Prophecies Respecting: Hatred and Revenge Against Israel to be Fully Recompensed Walls of Cities: Sometimes Burned

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