Cross-References — Amos 1

6 pairs

1. Amos 1:2→referencesJoel 3:16

   Both Amos 1:2 and Joel 3:16 describe the LORD roaring from Zion, indicating God's powerful voice of judgment and presence emanating from Jerusalem.

   Thematic focusDivine Judgment, God's Sovereignty.

   • #DivineJudgment
   • #GodsSovereignty
   • #Prophecy

2. Amos 1:3→references2 Kings 10:32-33

   Amos 1:3 speaks of judgment on Damascus for their cruelty, which is historically connected to the events in 2 Kings 10:32-33 where God began to cut off parts of Israel due to their sins.

   Thematic focusJudgment on Nations, Sin and Consequence.

   • #Judgment
   • #Sin
   • #Nations

3. Amos 1:6→references2 Chronicles 21:16-17

   Amos 1:6 pronounces judgment on Gaza for exiling entire communities, which is reminiscent of the events in 2 Chronicles 21:16-17 where the Philistines, including those from Gaza, attacked Judah.

   Thematic focusExile, Retribution.

   • #Exile
   • #Retribution
   • #Philistines

4. Amos 1:9→referencesEzekiel 26:2

   Amos 1:9 condemns Tyre for breaking a covenant of brotherhood, which aligns with Ezekiel 26:2 where Tyre rejoices over Jerusalem's downfall, indicating betrayal.

   Thematic focusBetrayal, Broken Covenants.

   • #Betrayal
   • #Covenants
   • #Judgment

5. Amos 1:11→referencesObadiah 1:10-12

   Amos 1:11 speaks against Edom for their perpetual anger and violence against their brother Jacob, which is echoed in Obadiah 1:10-12 where Edom is condemned for their violence against Israel.

   Thematic focusFraternal Conflict, Divine Retribution.

   • #FraternalConflict
   • #DivineRetribution
   • #Edom

6. Amos 1:13→references2 Kings 8:12

   Amos 1:13 condemns Ammon for their cruelty, which is similar to the prophecy in 2 Kings 8:12 where Hazael is foretold to commit atrocities against Israel, including ripping open pregnant women.

   Thematic focusCruelty, Judgment on Nations.

   • #Cruelty
   • #Judgment
   • #Ammon

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