12 I will send fire on Teman that will consume the fortresses of Bozrah."

Other Translations of Amos 1:12

King James Version

12 But I will send a fire upon Teman, which shall devour the palaces of Bozrah.

English Standard Version

12 So I will send a fire upon Teman, and it shall devour the strongholds of Bozrah."

The Message

12 For that, I'm burning down her capital, Teman, burning up the forts of Bozrah."

New King James Version

12 But I will send a fire upon Teman, Which shall devour the palaces of Bozrah."

New Living Translation

12 So I will send down fire on Teman, and the fortresses of Bozrah will be destroyed."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Amos 1:12

Chapter Contents

Judgments against the Syrians, Philistines, Tyrians, Edomites, and Ammonites.

GOD employed a shepherd, a herdsman, to reprove and warn the people. Those to whom God gives abilities for his services, ought not to be despised for their origin, or their employment. Judgments are denounced against the neighbouring nations, the oppressors of God's people. The number of transgressions does not here mean that exact number, but many: they had filled the measure of their sins, and were ripe for vengeance. The method in dealing with these nations is, in part, the same, yet in each there is something peculiar. In all ages this bitterness has been shown against the Lord's people. When the Lord reckons with his enemies, how tremendous are his judgments!