Amos 4:8

“So two [or] three cities wandered unto one city, to drink water, etc.] Two or three cities, that is, the inhabitants of them, being without water, went up and down in quest of any city or place where they could find water for themselves and cattle to drink: but they were not satisfied; could not get enough for their present use and much less to carry back with them to supply them for any length of time; such a scarcity there was of it in other parts; (see <111805>1 Kings 18:5,6); yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord; this had no more effect upon them than the other to relinquish their former courses, and return unto the Lord by humiliation and repentance.”

“three cities wandered--that is, the inhabitants of three cities (compare Jer 14:1-6). GROTIUS explains this verse and Amo 4:7, "The rain fell on neighboring countries, but not on Israel, which marked the drought to be, not accidental, but the special judgment of God." The Israelites were obliged to leave their cities and homes to seek water at a distance [CALVIN].”

“Two or three cities wandered into one city - Those then who were punished, were more than those who were reprieved. The word “wandered” literally, “trembled,” expresses the unsteady reeling gate of those exhausted, in quest of food . They staggered through weakness, and uncertain, amid the general drought, whither to betake themselves. This was done, not in punishment but to heal. God paused, in order to give them opportunity to repent; in deed, His long-suffering only showed to themselves and to others, that they would not; “and ye returned not not Me; saith the Lord.” return to 'Top of Page'”

“Not satisfied - Either that had not enough for them, or durst not part with it. Amos 4:9”

“two: Kg1 18:5; Isa 41:17, Isa 41:18; Jer 14:3 but: Eze 4:16; Mic 6:14; Hag 1:6 yet: Amo 4:6, Amo 4:9-11; Jer 23:14; Hos 7:10 Amos 4:9”