Amos 9:1

Good News Translation

I saw the Lord standing by the altar. He gave the command: “Strike the tops of the Temple columns so hard that the foundation will shake. Break them off and let them fall on the heads of the people. I will kill the rest of the people in war. No one will get away; not one will escape.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 18:18

Micaiah went on: “Now listen to what the Lord says! I saw the Lord sitting on his throne in heaven, with all his angels standing beside him.

Psalm 68:21

God will surely break the heads of his enemies, of those who persist in their sinful ways.

Psalm 68:22

The Lord has said, “I will bring your enemies back from Bashan; I will bring them back from the depths of the ocean,

Isaiah 30:16

Instead, you plan to escape from your enemies by riding fast horses. And you are right—escape is what you will have to do! You think your horses are fast enough, but those who pursue you will be faster!

Isaiah 6:1

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord. He was sitting on his throne, high and exalted, and his robe filled the whole Temple.

Jeremiah 11:11

So now I, the Lord, warn them that I am going to bring destruction on them, and they will not escape. And when they cry out to me for help, I will not listen to them.

Jeremiah 42:16

then the war that you fear will overtake you, and the hunger you dread will follow you, and you will die there in Egypt.

Jeremiah 48:44

Whoever tries to escape the terror will fall into the pits, and whoever climbs out of the pits will be caught in the traps, because the Lord has set the time for Moab's destruction.

Ezekiel 1:28

that had in it all the colors of the rainbow. This was the dazzling light which shows the presence of the Lord. When I saw this, I fell face downward on the ground. Then I heard a voice

Ezekiel 10:4

The dazzling light of the Lord's presence rose up from the creatures and moved to the entrance of the Temple. Then the cloud filled the Temple, and the courtyard was blazing with the light.

Ezekiel 15:7

and will punish them. They have escaped one fire, but now fire will burn them up. When I punish them, you will know that I am the Lord.

Ezekiel 9:2

At once six men came from the outer north gate of the Temple, each one carrying a weapon. With them was a man dressed in linen clothes, carrying something to write with. They all came and stood by the bronze altar.

Amos 3:14

“On the day when I punish the people of Israel for their sins, I will destroy the altars of Bethel. The corners of every altar will be broken off and will fall to the ground.

Amos 7:17

And so, Amaziah, the Lord says to you, ‘Your wife will become a prostitute in the city, and your children will be killed in war. Your land will be divided up and given to others, and you yourself will die in a heathen country. And the people of Israel will certainly be taken away from their own land into exile.’”

Amos 7:9

The places where Isaac's descendants worship will be destroyed. The holy places of Israel will be left in ruins. I will bring the dynasty of King Jeroboam to an end.”

Habakkuk 3:13

You went out to save your people, to save your chosen king. You struck down the leader of the wicked and completely destroyed his followers.

Zephaniah 1:12

“At that time I will take a lamp and search Jerusalem. I will punish the people who are self-satisfied and confident, who say to themselves, ‘The Lord never does anything, one way or the other.’

Zephaniah 2:14

It will be a place where flocks, herds, and animals of every kind will lie down. Owls will live among its ruins and hoot from the windows. Crows will caw on the doorsteps. The cedar wood of her buildings will be stripped away.

John 1:18

No one has ever seen God. The only Son, who is the same as God and is at the Father's side, he has made him known.

John 1:32

And John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven and stay on him.

Acts 26:13

It was on the road at midday, Your Majesty, that I saw a light much brighter than the sun, coming from the sky and shining around me and the men traveling with me.

Joshua 10:18

He said, “Roll some big stones in front of the entrance to the cave. Place some guards there,

Revelation 1:17

When I saw him, I fell down at his feet like a dead man. He placed his right hand on me and said, “Don't be afraid! I am the first and the last.

Revelation 8:3

Another angel, who had a gold incense container, came and stood at the altar. He was given a lot of incense to add to the prayers of all God's people and to offer it on the gold altar that stands before the throne.