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.

(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?

What is God's second promise of punishment towards Israel in the book of Amos? Israel will be taken by the enemy. Great floods will destroy the city. Famine will hit Israel. Darkness will fall on the city. Free KJV Ebook Download...

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?

9 If ten people are left in one house, they too will die. 10 And if the relative who comes to carry the bodies out of the house to burn them asks anyone who might be hiding there, “Is anyone else with you?” and he says, “No,” then he will go on to say, “Hush! We must not mention the name of the Lord.” and the small house into bits.

6 What sorrow awaits you who lounge in luxury in Jerusalem, and you who feel secure in Samaria! You are famous and popular in Israel, and people go to you for help. 2 But go over to Calneh and see what happened there. Then go to the great city of Hamath and down to the Philistine city of Gath. You are no better than they were,

It serves as a warning that divine justice is impartial and based on righteousness, not size or power. This phrase addresses the complacency and false security of the Israelites.

6 You drink wine by the bowlful. and use the finest lotions, but you do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph. 7 Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile; your feasting and lounging will end. The Lord Abhors the Pride of Israel. 8 The Sovereign Lord has sworn by himself—the Lord God Almighty declares: “I abhor the pride of Jacob