Bible Strands
Amos 2:3
I will cut off the ruler of Moab and kill all the officials with him,” says the LORD.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD speaks through the prophet Amos to pronounce judgment on Moab immediately following the declaration of fire against its citadels.
The words — The Hebrew verb הִכְרַתִּי (hikh.ra.Ti) literally means "I will cut off," paired with שׁוֹפֵט (sho.Fet), "a judge," indicating the removal of Moab's leadership from its midst.
The thread — This pattern of divine judgment against foreign leadership appears in Jeremiah 48:7 regarding Chemosh and his priests, and Isaiah 40:23 states God brings princes to nothing.
Why it lands — The text states that national authority is subject to divine judgment and requires the reader to acknowledge God's sovereign control over political structures.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And I will cut off the judge from the midst thereof, and will slay all the princes thereof with him, saith the Lord.
Cross-references
- Numbers 24:17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth.
- Jeremiah 48:7 Because you trust in your works and treasures, you too will be captured, and Chemosh will go into exile with his priests and officials.
- Isaiah 40:23 He brings the princes to nothing and makes the rulers of the earth meaningless.
- Jeremiah 48:25 The horn of Moab has been cut off, and his arm is broken,” declares the LORD.
- Psalms 2:10 Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth.