21 Thus says the Lord , "For three transgressions of Moab and for four I will not revoke its punishment, Because he burned the bones of the king of Edom to lime . 2 "So I will send fire upon Moab And it will consume the citadels of Kerioth ; And Moab will die amid tumult , With war cries and the sound of a trumpet . 3 "I will also cut off the judge from her midst And slay all her princes with him," says the Lord .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Amos 2:1-3
Commentary on Amos 2:1-8
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The evil passions of the heart break out in various forms; but the Lord looks to our motives, as well as our conduct. Those that deal cruelly, shall be cruelly dealt with. Other nations were reckoned with for injuries done to men; Judah is reckoned with for dishonour done to God. Judah despised the law of the Lord; and he justly gave them up to strong delusion; nor was it any excuse for their sin, that they were the lies, the idols, after which their fathers walked. The worst abominations and most grievous oppressions have been committed by some of the professed worshippers of the Lord. Such conduct leads many to unbelief and vile idolatry.