Add parallel Print Page Options

11 Therefore, thus says the Lord God:
An adversary shall surround the land,
    and strip you of your defence;
    and your strongholds shall be plundered.

12 Thus says the Lord: As the shepherd rescues from the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear, so shall the people of Israel who live in Samaria be rescued, with the corner of a couch and part[a] of a bed.

13 Hear, and testify against the house of Jacob,
    says the Lord God, the God of hosts:

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Amos 3:12 Meaning of Heb uncertain

Bible Gateway Recommends

NRSV Slimline New Testament and Psalms
NRSV Slimline New Testament and Psalms
Retail: $17.99
Our Price: $16.19
Save: $1.80 (10%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Eucalyptus--Softcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Eucalyptus--Softcover
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $16.99
Save: $8.00 (32%)
NRSV Lectern Anglicized Bible with Apocrypha, Goatskin, black
NRSV Lectern Anglicized Bible with Apocrypha, Goatskin, black
Retail: $925.00
Our Price: $832.50
Save: $92.50 (10%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Bird of Paradise--hardcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Bird of Paradise--hardcover
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $19.99
Save: $10.00 (33%)