Amos 5:27

Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith the LORD, whose name is The God of hosts.

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Other Translations for Amos 5:27

BSB
Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Damascus," says the LORD, whose name is the God of Hosts.
AKJV
Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, said the LORD, whose name is The God of hosts.
CPDV
And I will cause you to go into captivity across Damascus, says the Lord. The God of hosts is his name.
ERV
Therefore will I cause you to go into captivity beyond Damascus, saith the LORD, whose name is the God of hosts.
NHEB
Therefore I will exile you beyond Babylon," says the LORD, whose name is the God of hosts.
SMT
And I caused you to be carried away captive farther off than Damascus, said Jehovah, God of armies his name.

Commentary for Amos 5:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Amos 5:27
Summary
Exile imposed as punishment for apostasy
Place
Damascus
Event
Pronouncement of exile
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Judgment