Amos 1:7

But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Amos 1:7

BSB
So I will send fire upon the walls of Gaza, to consume its citadels.
AKJV
But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof:
CPDV
And I will send a fire onto the wall of Gaza, and it will devour its buildings.
ERV
But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, and it shall devour the palaces thereof:
NHEB
but I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, and it will devour its palaces.
SMT
And I sent a fire upon the walls of Gaza, and it shall devour its palaces.

Commentary for Amos 1:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 1:7
Summary
Fire destroys Gaza's fortifications and palaces
Place
Gaza
Event
Fire consumes Gaza
Estimated Time Period
c. 760 BC
Category
Judgment