Amos 1:7

New English Translation

So I will set Gaza’s city wall on fire; fire will consume her fortresses.

Cross References

2 Kings 18:8

He defeated the Philistines as far as Gaza and its territory, from the watchtower to the city fortress.

2 Chronicles 26:6

Uzziah attacked the Philistines and broke down the walls of Gath, Jabneh, and Ashdod. He built cities in the region of Ashdod and throughout Philistine territory.

Jeremiah 47:1

The Lord spoke to the prophet Jeremiah about the Philistines before Pharaoh attacked Gaza.

Jeremiah 47:5

The people of Gaza will shave their heads in mourning. The people of Ashkelon will be struck dumb. How long will you gash yourselves to show your sorrow, you who remain of Philistia’s power?

Ezekiel 30:8

They will know that I am the Lord when I ignite a fire in Egypt and all her allies are defeated.

Ezekiel 39:6

I will send fire on Magog and those who live securely in the coastlands; then they will know that I am the Lord.

Amos 1:4

So I will set Hazael’s house on fire; fire will consume Ben Hadad’s fortresses.

Amos 1:6

This is what the Lord says: “Because Gaza has committed three crimes – make that four! – I will not revoke my decree of judgment. They deported a whole community and sold them to Edom.

Amos 1:8

I will remove the ruler from Ashdod, the one who holds the royal scepter from Ashkelon. I will strike Ekron with my hand; the rest of the Philistines will also die.” The sovereign Lord has spoken!

Zephaniah 2:4

Indeed, Gaza will be deserted and Ashkelon will become a heap of ruins. Invaders will drive away the people of Ashdod by noon, and Ekron will be overthrown.

Romans 12:19

Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

Deuteronomy 32:35

I will get revenge and pay them back at the time their foot slips; for the day of their disaster is near, and the impending judgment is rushing upon them!”