Amos 1:5
I will break also the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the plain of Aven, and him that holdeth the sceptre from the house of Eden: and the people of Syria shall go into captivity unto Kir, saith the Lord.
Context
This verse from Amos Chapter 1 connects to 7 cross-references. The shepherd and dresser of sycamore trees from Tekoa prophesies judgment on the nations surrounding Israel, using the formulaic 'For three transgressions and for four.' Damascus, Gaza, Tyre, and Edom are condemned for their violence, slave trading, breaking of treaties, …
Other Translations
And I will break the bar of Damascus, and cut off the inhabitant from the valley of Aven, and him that holdeth the sceptre from the house of Eden; and the people of Syria shall go into captivity unto Kir, saith Jehovah.
And I have broken the bar of Damascus, And cut off the inhabitant from Bikat-Aven, And a holder of a sceptre from Beth-Eden, And removed have been the people of Aram to Kir, said Jehovah.
And I will have the locks of the door of Damascus broken, and him who is seated in power cut off from the valley of Aven, and him in whose hand is the rod from the house of Eden; and the people of Aram will go away as prisoners into Kir, says the Lord.
Cross References
And the king of Assyria hearkened unto him: for the king of Assyria went up against Damascus, and took it, …
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A sword is upon the liars; and they shall dote: a sword is upon her mighty men; and they shall …
The mighty men of Babylon have forborn to fight, they have remained in their holds: their might hath failed; they …
Her gates are sunk into the ground; he hath destroyed and broken her bars: her king and her princes are …
Are ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith the Lord. Have not I …
Behold, thy people in the midst of thee are women: the gates of thy land shall be set wide open …