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Amos 2

Amos 2:16

Judgment on Moab, Judah, and Israel · Amos 2:1–16
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Translations

Modern
Even the bravest of mighty men will flee naked on that day,” declares the LORD.
Traditional
And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord.
Literal
…and the strong in his heart among the mighty ones will flee naked on that day,” a declaration of YHWH.
Latin
…et robustus corde inter fortes nudus fugiet in illa die, dicit Dominus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Even the bravest of mighty men will flee naked on that day,” declares the LORD.

Notes

Amos 2:16

Amos later refers to that day as the "Day of the LORD" (Amos 5:18). Both expressions mean the time when God will judge Israel (see also Amos 8:3).

Amos 2:14–16

The chapter ends by describing a battle where Israel loses and runs away (see Psalm 33:16–17).

Amos 2:6–16

Israel: Amos listed the sins of Israel's neighbors, then revealed his main point: The Israelites would face the same consequences (similar to Nathan's use of prophetic speech to prompt self-judgment, 2 Samuel 12:1–13).

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.

Events

Glossary

Book of Amos Book of Jeremiah Hell Lord

Topics

Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Captivity, Famine, and Judgments Punishment: Divine: No Escape From