Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Amos 9:15

15. The enjoyment of these blessings will be forever. I will plant them A picture of firm and permanent establishment. Their land The promise given to Abraham (Genesis 12:7) is transferred to the remnant. Never again will they be disturbed in their possessions. Thy God The pronoun is meant emphatically (see on Hosea 2:1; Hosea 2:23). The nonfulfillment of the Messianic promises in Amos 9:11-15 (see pp. 209, 210) must be interpreted in the light of what is said at the close of the... read more