Amos 6:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Amos 6:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Amos 6:9 is a verse from the book of Amos in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it shall come to pass, if there remain ten men in one house, that they shall die." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Amos 6:9 — KJV
“And it shall come to pass, if there remain ten men in one house, that they shall die.”
— Amos 6:9 (KJV)
Amos 6:9 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 6:9
“And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem: among...: or, to life”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:9: come, pass, remain
“And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:9: ten, men, one
“And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:9: pass, men, one
“And it shall come to pass in the increase, that ye shall give the fifth part unto Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for them of your households, and for food for your little ones.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:9: come, pass, one
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Come up to me into the mount, and be there: and I will give thee tables of stone, and a law, and commandments which I have written; that thou mayest teach them.”
Shares key themes with Amos 6:9: come, ten, men
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