Amos Chapter 2 Quiz
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According to Amos 2:1, what nation will not have its punishment turned away for three transgressions and for four?

Moab

According to Amos 2:1, what did Moab do to deserve punishment?

burned the bones of the king of Edom to lime

According to Amos 2:2, what will the LORD send upon Moab?

a fire

According to Amos 2:2, what will the fire sent upon Moab devour?

<p>the palaces of Kerioth</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:2, what shall Moab die with?

<p>tumult, shouting and trumpet sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:3, who will be cut off from the midst of Moab?

<p>the judge</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:3, who will be slain with Moab?

<p>all its princes</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:4, who is speaking?

<p>the LORD</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:4, which nation will not have its punishment turned away for three transgressions and for four?

<p>Judah</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:4, what are the transgressions of Judah that will be punished for?

<p>they have despised the law of the LORD and have not kept His commandments</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:4, what led the people of Judah astray?

<p>their lies and lies which their fathers followed</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:5, what will be sent upon Judah?

<p>a fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:5, what will the fire sent upon Judah destroy?

<p>the palaces of Jerusalem</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:6, thus says who?

<p>the LORD</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:6, which nation's punishment will not be turned away for three transgressions and for four?

<p>Israel</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:6 - 8, what are the transgressions of Israel?

<p>they sell the righteous for silver and the poor for a pair of sandals, they pant after the dust of the earth which is on the head of the poor and pervert the way of the humble, a man and his father go in to the same girl to defile My holy name, they lie down by every altar on clothes taken in pledge and drink the wine of the condemned in the house of their god</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:6, what does Israel sell the righteous for?

<p>silver</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:6, who does Israel sell for a pair of sandals?

<p>the poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:7, what does Israel pant after?

<p>the dust of the earth which is on the head of the poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:7, what does Israel pervert?

<p>the way of the humble</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:7, who goes in to the same girl?

<p>a man and his father</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:7, when a man and his father go in to the same girl, what does it do to God?

<p>defile His holy name</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:8, where do the people of Israel lie down?

<p>by every altar on clothes taken in pledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:8, where do the people of Israel drink the wine of the condemned?

<p>in the house of their god</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:8, what do the people of Israel drink in the house of their god?

<p>the wine of the condemned</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:9, who did the LORD destroy before Israel?

<p>the Amorite</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:9, how is the Amorite described?

<p>height like the cedars, strong as the oaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:9, though the Amorite had height like the cedars and strength like the oaks, what did the LORD destroy?

<p>his fruit above and his roots beneath</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:10, what land did the LORD bring Israel up from?

<p>Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:10, how long did the LORD lead Israel through the wilderness?

<p>forty years</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:10, what did the LORD lead Israel forty years through the wilderness to possess?

<p>the land of the Amorite</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Amos 2:11, what did the LORD raise up some of Israel's sons as?

<p>prophets</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Moab

  • Moab faces punishment for three transgressions and for four, as stated in Amos 2:1.
  • The reason for Moab's punishment is the act of burning the bones of the king of Edom to lime.
  • A fire is destined to come upon Moab, which will consume the palaces of Kerioth, as noted in Amos 2:2.
  • Moab's demise will be accompanied by tumult, shouting, and trumpet sound.

Judah

  • Judah is similarly warned about punishment for their transgressions, also for three transgressions and for four, as per Amos 2:4.
  • The transgressions of Judah include despising the law of the LORD and failing to keep His commandments.
  • Judah is misled by lies, including those perpetuated by their ancestors.
  • A fire will be sent upon Judah, which will destroy the palaces of Jerusalem.

Israel

  • Israel will not be spared from punishment for three transgressions and for four, as highlighted in Amos 2:6.
  • Notable transgressions of Israel include selling the righteous for silver and the poor for a pair of sandals.
  • They exhibit a disregard for the humble, panting after the dust of the earth on the heads of the poor and perverting their way.
  • A grievous act is mentioned where a man and his father commit an immoral act, thereby defiling God's holy name.
  • The people lie down by every altar on garments taken as pledges and consume wine of the condemned in the house of their god.

Historical Context

  • The LORD destroyed the Amorite, described as having the height of cedars and strength of oaks, yet He destroyed both its fruit above and roots beneath (Amos 2:9).
  • The LORD brought Israel up from Egypt and led them through the wilderness for forty years to possess the land of the Amorite (Amos 2:10).
  • Prophets were raised among Israel's sons to guide them, reflecting God's ongoing communication and expectation of righteousness (Amos 2:11).

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Test your knowledge on the punishments outlined in Amos Chapter 2 for Moab, Judah, and Israel. This quiz covers the specific transgressions and the impending consequences as described in the text. Engage with the details of these prophetic warnings and understand their significance.

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