Amos 9:11 Meaning
In 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:
Context Explained
9For, lo, I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel among all nations, like as corn is sifted in a sieve, yet shall not the least grain fall upon the earth.
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Jeremiah 30:9
Jeremiah speaks of the restoration of David's kingdom, fulfilled in Christ.
Revelation 5:5
Jesus is referred to as the Lion of the tribe of Judah, connecting to David.
Isaiah 11:1
Isaiah prophesies about a shoot from Jesse, linking to David's restoration.
Source: Amos 9:11