Amos 1:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 1:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 1:12 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But I will send a fire upon Teman, which shall devour the palaces of Bozrah." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 1:12 — KJV
“But I will send a fire upon Teman, which shall devour the palaces of Bozrah.”
— Amos 1:12 (KJV)
Amos 1:12 in Context — About the Book of Amos
Amos was a shepherd sent to confront prosperous, religious, unjust Israel. His thunderous demand — let justice roll on like a river — still defines what God expects from worshippers: not louder songs, but fairness for the poor and honesty in the gates.
Cross-References for Amos 1:12
“For Israel hath forgotten his Maker, and buildeth temples; and Judah hath multiplied fenced cities: but I will send a fire upon his cities, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.”
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“But I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, which shall devour the palaces of Benhadad.”
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“But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof:”
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“But I will send a fire on the wall of Tyrus, which shall devour the palaces thereof.”
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“But I will send a fire upon Moab, and it shall devour the palaces of Kerioth: and Moab shall die with tumult, with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet:”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:12: send, fire, devour
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