The prophet shows the folly of these evil doers who think in their own strength to defy judgment and to resist the enemy whom God is sending against them.
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Amos 6:12-14
Amos 6:12-14
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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