Amos 5:9

New International Reader's Version

With a flash of light he destroys places of safety. He tears down cities that have high walls around them.

Cross References

2 Kings 13:17

“Open the east window,” Elisha said. So he did. “Shoot!” Elisha said. So he shot. “That’s the Lord’s arrow!” Elisha announced. “It means you will win the battle over Aram! You will completely destroy the men of Aram at Aphek.”

2 Kings 13:25

Then Jehoash won back some towns from Ben-Hadad, the son of Hazael. Ben-Hadad had captured them in battle from Jehoahaz, the father of Jehoash. Jehoash won three battles over Ben-Hadad. So Jehoash won back the Israelite towns.

Isaiah 29:5

Jerusalem, all your enemies will become like fine dust. Their terrifying armies will become like straw that the wind blows away. All of a sudden, in an instant,

Jeremiah 37:10

Suppose you destroy all the armies of Babylon that are attacking you. Suppose only wounded men are left in their tents. Even then they will come out and burn down this city.’ ”

Amos 2:14

Your fastest runners will not escape. The strongest people will not get away. Even soldiers will not be able to save their own lives.

Micah 5:11

I will destroy the cities in your land. I will tear down all your forts.

Hebrews 11:34

They put out great fires. They escaped being killed by swords. Their weakness was turned to strength. They became powerful in battle. They beat back armies from other countries.