10All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us.
Amos 9:10 —
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Matthew Henry
(vv. 1-10)We have here the justice of God passing sentence upon a provoking people; and observe, I. With what solemnity the sentence is passed. The prophet saw in vision the Lord standing upon the altar (Amos 9:1), the altar of burnt-offerings; for the Lord has a sacrifice , and multitudes must fall as victims to his justice. He is removed from the mercy-seat between the cherubim , and stands upon the altar...
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