Amos 1:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 1:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 1:15 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And their king shall go into captivity, he and his princes together, saith the LORD." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 1:15 — KJV
“And their king shall go into captivity, he and his princes together, saith the LORD.”
— Amos 1:15 (KJV)
Amos 1:15 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 1:15
“And I will bring again to this place Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, with all the captives of Judah, that went into Babylon, saith the LORD: for I will break the yoke of the king of Babylon. captives: Heb. captivity”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:15: king, into, captivity
“Know that thus saith the LORD of the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and of all the people that dwelleth in this city, and of your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity;”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:15: king, into, captivity
“Howl, O Heshbon, for Ai is spoiled: cry, ye daughters of Rabbah, gird you with sackcloth; lament, and run to and fro by the hedges; for their king shall go into captivity, and his priests and his princes together. their king: or, Melcom”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:15: king, into, captivity
“And, behold, there came a prophet unto Ahab king of Israel, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou seen all this great multitude? behold, I will deliver it into thine hand this day; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD. came: Heb. approached”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:15: king, into, saith
“And there came a man of God, and spake unto the king of Israel, and said, Thus saith the LORD, Because the Syrians have said, The LORD is God of the hills, but he is not God of the valleys, therefore will I deliver all this great multitude into thine hand, and ye shall know that I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Amos 1:15: king, into, saith
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