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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/amos/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I will send fire on the house of Hazael that will consume the fortresses of Ben-Hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/amos/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So I will send down fire on King Hazael’s palace, and the fortresses of King Ben-hadad will be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/amos/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So I will send a fire upon the house of Hazael, and it shall devour the strongholds of Ben-hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/amos/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael to consume the citadels of Ben-hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/amos/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, which shall devour the palaces of Benhadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/amos/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, Which shall devour the palaces of Ben-Hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/amos/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael, And it will consume the citadels of Ben-hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/amos/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael And it will consume the citadels of Ben-hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/amos/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael, And it will consume the citadels of Ben-hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/amos/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael, And it will consume the citadels of Ben-hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/amos/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“So I will send a fire [of war, conquest, and destruction] upon the house of Hazael, And it shall devour the palaces <i>and</i> strongholds of Ben-hadad (Hazael’s son).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/amos/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, I will send fire against Hazael’s palace, and it will consume Ben-hadad’s citadels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/amos/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, I will send fire against Hazael&#8217s palace, and it will consume Ben-hadad&#8217s citadels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/amos/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, and it shall devour the palaces of Ben-hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/amos/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Now I will burn down the palaces and fortresses of King Hazael and of King Benhadad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/amos/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />but I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, and it shall devour the palaces of Ben-hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/amos/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I will send a fire on the house of Hazael and burn down the palaces of Ben Hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/amos/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So I will send fire upon the palace built by King Hazael and I will burn down the fortresses of King Benhadad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/amos/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So I will send down fire upon the house of Hazael, and it will devour the palaces of Ben-hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/amos/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So I will send fire upon the house of Hazael to consume the citadels of Ben-hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/amos/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So I will set Hazael's house on fire; fire will consume Ben Hadad's fortresses. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/amos/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />but I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, and it will devour the palaces of Ben Hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/amos/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, which shall devour the palaces of Ben-hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/amos/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />but I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, and it will devour the palaces of Ben Hadad. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/amos/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I have sent a fire against the house of Hazael, "" And it has consumed the palaces of Ben-Hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/amos/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I have sent a fire against the house of Hazael, And it hath consumed the palaces of Ben-Hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/amos/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I sent fire into the house of Hazael, and it shall devour the palaces of the son of Hadad.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/amos/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I will send a fire into the house of Azael, and it shall devour the houses of Benadad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/amos/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And I will send fire onto the house of Hazael, and it will devour the houses of Ben-hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/amos/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I will send fire upon the house of Hazael, and it will devour the strongholds of Ben-hadad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/amos/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So I will send a fire on the house of Hazael, and it shall devour the strongholds of Ben-hadad.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/amos/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, which shall devour the palaces of Bar-hadad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/amos/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I shall send fire to the house of Khazail and it will devour the palaces of Bar Hadad<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/amos/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So will I send a fire into the house of Hazael, and it shall devour the palaces of Ben-hadad;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/amos/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I will send a fire on the house of Azael, and it shall devour the foundations of the son of Ader.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/amos/1-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u4uh7eMswjw?start=44" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/amos/1.htm">Judgment on Israel's Neighbors</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Damascus, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they threshed Gilead with sledges of iron. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: wə·šil·laḥ·tî (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">So I will send</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: ’êš (N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">fire</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">upon the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/2371.htm" title="2371: ḥă·zā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- God sees, a king of Aram (Syria). Or Chazahoel; from chazah and 'el; God has seen; Chazael, a king of Syria.">of Hazael</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: wə·’ā·ḵə·lāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3fs) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">to consume</a> <a href="/hebrew/759.htm" title="759: ’ar·mə·nō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- A citadel. From an unused root; a citadel.">the citadels</a> <a href="/hebrew/1130.htm" title="1130: ben- (Prep) -- From ben and Hadad; son of Hadad; Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1130.htm" title="1130: hă·ḏāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and Hadad; son of Hadad; Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings.">Ben-hadad.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>I will break down the gates of Damascus; I will cut off the ruler of the Valley of Aven and the one who wields the scepter in Beth-eden. The people of Aram will be exiled to Kir,” says the LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/49-27.htm">Jeremiah 49:27</a></span><br />“I will set fire to the walls of Damascus; it will consume the fortresses of Ben-hadad.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-16.htm">Isaiah 10:16-19</a></span><br />Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts will send a wasting disease among Assyria’s stout warriors, and under his pomp will be kindled a fire like a burning flame. / And the Light of Israel will become a fire, and its Holy One a flame. In a single day it will burn and devour Assyria’s thorns and thistles. / The splendor of its forests and orchards, both soul and body, it will completely destroy, as a sickness consumes a man. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/8-14.htm">Hosea 8:14</a></span><br />Israel has forgotten his Maker and built palaces; Judah has multiplied its fortified cities. But I will send fire upon their cities, and it will consume their citadels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/16-9.htm">2 Kings 16:9</a></span><br />So the king of Assyria responded to him, marched up to Damascus, and captured it. He took its people to Kir as captives and put Rezin to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/17-1.htm">Isaiah 17:1-3</a></span><br />This is the burden against Damascus: “Behold, Damascus is no longer a city; it has become a heap of ruins. / The cities of Aroer are forsaken; they will be left to the flocks, which will lie down with no one to fear. / The fortress will disappear from Ephraim, and the sovereignty from Damascus. The remnant of Aram will be like the splendor of the Israelites,” declares the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/30-8.htm">Ezekiel 30:8</a></span><br />Then they will know that I am the LORD when I set fire to Egypt and all her helpers are shattered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-8.htm">Isaiah 7:8</a></span><br />For the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin. Within sixty-five years Ephraim will be shattered as a people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-1.htm">Zechariah 9:1-4</a></span><br />This is the burden of the word of the LORD against the land of Hadrach and Damascus its resting place—for the eyes of men and of all the tribes of Israel are upon the LORD— / and also against Hamath, which borders it, as well as Tyre and Sidon, though they are very shrewd. / Tyre has built herself a fortress; she has heaped up silver like dust, and gold like the dirt of the streets. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-13.htm">Isaiah 13:13</a></span><br />Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place at the wrath of the LORD of Hosts on the day of His burning anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-27.htm">Jeremiah 17:27</a></span><br />But if you do not listen to Me to keep the Sabbath day holy by not carrying a load while entering the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day, then I will kindle an unquenchable fire in its gates to consume the citadels of Jerusalem.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-21.htm">Matthew 11:21-24</a></span><br />“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-13.htm">Luke 10:13-15</a></span><br />Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you. / And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:7-9</a></span><br />and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-8.htm">Revelation 18:8</a></span><br />Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-7.htm">2 Peter 3:7</a></span><br />And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But I will send a fire into the house of Hazael, which shall devour the palaces of Benhadad.</p><p class="hdg">I will.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/amos/1-7.htm">Amos 1:7,10,12,14</a></b></br> But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/amos/2-2.htm">Amos 2:2,5</a></b></br> But I will send a fire upon Moab, and it shall devour the palaces of Kerioth: and Moab shall die with tumult, with shouting, <i>and</i> with the sound of the trumpet: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/9-19.htm">Judges 9:19,20,57</a></b></br> If ye then have dealt truly and sincerely with Jerubbaal and with his house this day, <i>then</i> rejoice ye in Abimelech, and let him also rejoice in you: … </p><p class="hdg">Hazael.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/19-15.htm">1 Kings 19:15</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael <i>to be</i> king over Syria:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/8-7.htm">2 Kings 8:7-15</a></b></br> And Elisha came to Damascus; and Benhadad the king of Syria was sick; and it was told him, saying, The man of God is come hither… </p><p class="hdg">Benhadad.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/20-1.htm">1 Kings 20:1-22</a></b></br> And Benhadad the king of Syria gathered all his host together: and <i>there were</i> thirty and two kings with him, and horses, and chariots: and he went up and besieged Samaria, and warred against it… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/6-24.htm">2 Kings 6:24</a></b></br> And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/13-3.htm">2 Kings 13:3,25</a></b></br> And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he delivered them into the hand of Hazael king of Syria, and into the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael, all <i>their</i> days… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/49-27.htm">Ben</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-27.htm">Benhadad</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-27.htm">Ben-Hadad</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">Ben-Ha'dad</a> <a href="/joel/2-5.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-13.htm">Citadels</a> <a href="/joel/2-25.htm">Consume</a> <a href="/joel/2-3.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/hosea/13-8.htm">Devour</a> <a href="/joel/2-30.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/hosea/11-6.htm">Fortresses</a> <a href="/joel/3-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-27.htm">Hadad</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-6.htm">Hazael</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-24.htm">Haz'ael</a> <a href="/joel/3-18.htm">House</a> <a href="/joel/3-5.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/hosea/8-14.htm">Palaces</a> <a href="/hosea/8-14.htm">Strongholds</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/19-38.htm">Ben</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-18.htm">Benhadad</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-18.htm">Ben-Hadad</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-2.htm">Ben-Ha'dad</a> <a href="/amos/1-7.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/amos/1-7.htm">Citadels</a> <a href="/amos/1-7.htm">Consume</a> <a href="/amos/1-7.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/amos/1-7.htm">Devour</a> <a href="/amos/1-7.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/amos/1-7.htm">Fortresses</a> <a href="/amos/1-7.htm">Great</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-11.htm">Hadad</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-15.htm">Hazael</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-15.htm">Haz'ael</a> <a href="/amos/1-5.htm">House</a> <a href="/amos/1-7.htm">Houses</a> <a href="/amos/1-7.htm">Palaces</a> <a href="/amos/1-7.htm">Strongholds</a><div class="vheading2">Amos 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/amos/1-1.htm">The time when Amos prophesied.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/amos/1-3.htm">He shows God's judgment upon Syria,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/amos/1-6.htm">upon the Philistines,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/amos/1-9.htm">upon Tyrus,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/amos/1-11.htm">upon Edom,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/amos/1-13.htm">upon Ammon.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical terms, "fire" often symbolizes God's wrath and purification. The "house of Hazael" refers to the dynasty of Hazael, a king of Aram (Syria) who was an adversary of Israel. Hazael's reign is noted in <a href="/2_kings/8-7.htm">2 Kings 8:7-15</a>, where he is anointed by the prophet Elisha to become king. This judgment signifies the end of Hazael's oppressive rule and the consequences of his actions against Israel. The use of "fire" also connects to other instances of divine judgment, such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (<a href="/genesis/19-24.htm">Genesis 19:24</a>).<p><b>to consume the citadels of Ben-hadad</b><br>"Citadels" refer to fortified structures, symbolizing strength and security. The destruction of these citadels indicates the complete overthrow of Aram's power. Ben-hadad was a common name for Aramean kings, and it is likely referring to Hazael's son, who continued his father's aggressive policies against Israel. The phrase underscores the totality of God's judgment, as even the strongest defenses cannot withstand His decree. This judgment against Aram is part of a broader pattern of divine retribution against nations that opposed Israel, as seen in the prophetic books. The fall of these citadels can be seen as a type of Christ's ultimate victory over all earthly powers, as He establishes His eternal kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/amos.htm">Amos</a></b><br>A prophet from the southern kingdom of Judah, called by God to deliver messages of judgment primarily to the northern kingdom of Israel and surrounding nations.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hazael.htm">Hazael</a></b><br>A king of Aram (Syria) who was anointed by the prophet Elisha. He was known for his aggressive military campaigns against Israel and Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/ben-hadad.htm">Ben-hadad</a></b><br>A title used by several kings of Aram. In this context, it likely refers to the son of Hazael, who continued his father's policies and conflicts with Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/aram.htm">Aram (Syria)</a></b><br>A neighboring nation to Israel, often in conflict with the Israelites. Damascus was its capital.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/fire.htm">Fire</a></b><br>Symbolically represents God's judgment and purification. In the context of Amos, it signifies the destruction that God will bring upon the enemies of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a></b><br>God is sovereign over all nations, and His judgments are just and righteous. He holds all nations accountable for their actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_prophetic_fulfillment.htm">The Certainty of Prophetic Fulfillment</a></b><br>The prophecies given by God's prophets, such as Amos, are certain and will come to pass. This should encourage believers to trust in God's word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>Nations and individuals who persist in sin and rebellion against God will face His judgment. This serves as a warning to turn from sin and seek God's mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_protection_of_his_people.htm">God's Protection of His People</a></b><br>Despite the judgment on surrounding nations, God remains committed to His covenant people. Believers can find assurance in God's protection and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a></b><br>Prophets are God's messengers, called to speak truth to power and warn of impending judgment. Their role is vital in calling people back to righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_amos_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Amos 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_'cows_of_bashan'_fit_history.htm">Amos 4:1 - How can we reconcile the reference to 'cows of Bashan' with historical or archeological records of that region's social elite?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_judah's_judgment_unique.htm">(Amos 2:4-5) Why does God's judgment on Judah differ from judgments described in other prophetic books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/records_of_damascus_'threshing'_gilead.htm">(Amos 1:3) Are there historical records confirming any 'threshing' of Gilead by Damascus in the manner Amos describes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_amos_4_9-10_plagues_match_history.htm">Amos 4:9-10 - Do the described plagues (blight, mildew, locusts, pestilence) align with known historical or scientific data?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/amos/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">I will send a fire</span> . . .--Compare <a href="/jeremiah/49-27.htm" title="And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall consume the palaces of Benhadad.">Jeremiah 49:27</a>, where this language is repeated at a time when punishment had fallen for a while on Damascus, and she had become, as Isaiah predicted, "a ruinous heap" (<a href="/isaiah/17-1.htm" title="The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.">Isaiah 17:1</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/amos/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Fire</span>. Material fire, though elsewhere the term is used metaphorically for war and its evils (comp. <a href="/numbers/21-28.htm">Numbers 21:28</a>; <a href="/psalms/78-63.htm">Psalm 78:63</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/48-45.htm">Jeremiah 48:45</a>). This passage of Amos, combined with ver. 14, is quoted by Jeremiah (Jeremiah 49:27), where he is pronouncing the doom of Damascus. <span class="cmt_word">House of Hazael... palaces of Benhadad.</span> The two expressions are parallel, or they may signify the family of Hazael, and Damascus itself with its magnificent royal palaces. There were three kings of Syria named Benhadad. The first of the name made alliance with Asa, and fought successfully against Baasha (<a href="/1_kings/15-20.htm">1 Kings 15:20</a>); Benhadad II. was the contemporary of Ahab, and carded on war for many years with the northern kingdom (<a href="/1_kings/20.htm">1 Kings 20</a>). He was murdered either by Hazael or his servants (<a href="/2_kings/8-15.htm">2 Kings 8:15</a>). Benhadad III., the son of Hazael, was a monarch of small ability, and Syria under his sway sank into insignificance (<a href="/2_kings/13-4.htm">2 Kings 13:4</a>, etc.; 2 Kings 14:27; 15:17). All this happened before the time of Amos, who probably refers to all the kings of that name, Benhadad, "Son of the Sun," being the title of the dynasty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/amos/1-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So I will send</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשִׁלַּ֥חְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šil·laḥ·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fire</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֖שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’êš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upon the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֵ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Hazael</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲזָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·zā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2371.htm">Strong's 2371: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hazael -- 'God sees', a king of Aram (Syria)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to consume</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָכְלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·ḵə·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the citadels</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְמְנ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·mə·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_759.htm">Strong's 759: </a> </span><span class="str2">A citadel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ben-hadad.</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲדָֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(hă·ḏāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1130.htm">Strong's 1130: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ben-hadad -- 'son of Hadad', the name of several Aramean (Syrian) kings</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/amos/1-4.htm">Amos 1:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/amos/1-4.htm">Amos 1:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/amos/1-4.htm">Amos 1:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/amos/1-4.htm">Amos 1:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/amos/1-4.htm">Amos 1:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/amos/1-4.htm">Amos 1:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/amos/1-4.htm">Amos 1:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/amos/1-4.htm">Amos 1:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/amos/1-4.htm">Amos 1:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/amos/1-4.htm">Amos 1:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/amos/1-4.htm">OT Prophets: Amos 1:4 But I will send a fire into (Amo. 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