Amos 9:12 · KJV

"That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen, which are called by my name, saith the LORD that doeth this."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁰All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword, which say, The evil shall not overtake nor prevent us.

¹¹In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old:

¹²That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen, which are called by my name, saith the LORD that doeth this.

¹³Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that soweth seed; and the mountains shall drop sweet wine, and all the hills shall melt.

¹⁴And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.

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Reflection Questions

How does God's promise of restoration impact your faith?

What does it mean for you to be part of God's chosen people?

When have you seen God's hand in the midst of conflict?

Life Application

faith

Trust that God can restore and redeem even the most broken situations.

relationships

Seek to reconcile with those who may have been estranged from you.

Places in This Verse

Edom(Southern Jordan today)

Edom was located to the southeast of Israel and was known for its rocky terrain and conflicts with Israel.

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