Amos 2:13-16

Israel’s consequent punishment 2:13-16

In the previous oracles, Amos consistently likened God’s judgment to fire (Amos 1:4; Amos 1:7; Amos 1:10; Amos 1:12; Amos 1:14; Amos 2:2; Amos 2:5). In this one he did not use that figure but described the judgment coming on Israel with other images, especially images of panic in battle.