E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Amos 3:12
Thus saith the Lord. See note on Amos 1:3 . As = Just as. according as. taketh = rescueth, like a brand plucked from the burning. a piece = the tip. in a couch = [in the corner of] a couch: i.e. luxuriously. Compare Amos 6:1-4 . Ellipsis (of Repetition). App-6 read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Amos 3:9-15
The corruption of Samaria (3:9-4:3)Amos tries to shame the people of Israel (capital: Samaria) by inviting their enemies to come and see how bad the nation is, with all its oppression, lawlessness, violence and greed (9-10). Israel will surely be conquered and plundered. The only things that will remain as a reminder of former luxury will be a few scraps of furniture. The remains of the nation will be like the remains of a sheep that has been attacked and eaten by wild animals (11-12). The... read more