For they know not to do right, saith the LORD, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.
They've completely lost track of what's right, says the LORD, they're literally hoarding violence and stolen goods in their mansions.
When you're so used to doing wrong, you forget what right even looks like.
📚 Historical Context
Amos was a shepherd from Judah who lived around 760-750 BC and was called by God to prophesy against the Northern Kingdom of Israel during a time of material prosperity under King Jeroboam II. He specifically criticized the wealthy elite for their corruption, including using violence and robbery to accumulate riches in their palaces, which reflected a broader pattern of social injustice and disregard for God's laws. This prophecy highlighted how Israel's covenant unfaithfulness would lead to divine judgment.
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