And it shall come to pass, if there remain ten men in one house, that they shall die.
And here's what's going to happen: even if ten people are hiding together in one house, they're all going to die.
When judgment comes, there's nowhere to hide, not even in numbers.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Amos in the 8th century BC, Israel was enjoying a period of relative prosperity but faced warnings of divine judgment due to their social injustices, such as oppressing the poor and indulging in luxury. This verse illustrates the devastating extent of the prophesied destruction, where even if ten men were left in a single house, they would all perish, emphasizing that no one would escape God's punishment through invading armies. Amos was urging the people to repent and turn back to God before the calamity struck.
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