8 The Sovereign Lord has sworn by himself—the Lord God Almighty declares: and everything in it.”

6 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came! 2 Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: be they better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your border?

Amos 6 is a powerful chapter in the Old Testament that speaks directly to those who are complacent in their comfort, wealth, and security, ignoring the distress of their fellow people and disregarding God's warnings. It is a prophetic lamentation, exposing the pride and self-indulgence of the Israelites and prophesying their downfall and exile.

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David Guzik commentary on Amos 6, where God expresses through the prophet woes to those who are at ease in Zion, declaring the coming destruction of Israel.

(Luke 6:24–26) 1 Woe to those at ease in Zion . and those secure on Mount Samaria, the distinguished ones of the foremost nation, to whom the house of Israel comes. 2 Cross over to Calneh and see; go from there to the great Hamath; then go down to Gath of the Philistines. Are you better than these kingdoms? Is their territory larger than yours?

1 Woe to you who are complacent in Zion, and to you who feel secure on Mount Samaria, you notable men of the foremost nation, to whom the people of Israel come! 2 Go to Kalneh and look at it; go from there to great Hamath, and then go down to Gath in Philistia. Are they better off than your two kingdoms? Is their land larger than yours?

To whom the house of Israel comes! Then go down to Gath of the Philistines. Are you better than these kingdoms? Or is their territory greater than your territory? But are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph. And those who recline at banquets shall be removed. And all that is in it.”

To whom the house of Israel comes! Then go down to Gath of the Philistines. Are you better than these kingdoms? Or is their territory greater than your territory? But are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph. And those who recline at banquets shall be removed. And all that is in it.”

j who oppress the poor, j who crush the needy, who say to your husbands, ‘ Bring, that we may drink! 2 k The Lord God has sworn by his holiness. that, behold, the days are coming upon you, l when they shall take you away with hooks, l even the last of you with fishhooks. 3 m And you shall go out through the breaches, each one straight ahead;