Amos 2:3

And I will cut off the judge from the midst thereof, and will slay all the princes thereof with him, saith the LORD.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Amos 2:3

BSB

I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him," says the LORD.

AKJV

And I will cut off the judge from the middle thereof, and will slay all the princes thereof with him, said the LORD.

CPDV

And I will destroy the judge in their midst, and I will execute all his leaders with him, says the Lord.

ERV

and I will cut off the judge from the midst thereof, and will slay all the princes thereof with him, saith the LORD.

NHEB

and I will cut off the judge from their midst, and will kill all its officials with him," says the LORD.

SMT

And I cut off the judge from the midst of her, and I will slay all her chiefs with him, said Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Amos 2:3

AndIwillcutoffH3772VerbthejudgeH8199VerbfromthemidstH7130Noun MasculinethereofandwillslayH2026VerballtheprincesH8269Noun MasculinethereofwithhimsaithH559VerbtheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Amos 2:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Amos 2:3

Summary

Leadership eliminated; ruling class destroyed entirely

Place

Moab

Event

Leadership eradicated

Estimated Time Period

c. 760 BC