Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Amos 4:1

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ye kine: By the "kine of Bashan," some understand the proud, luxurious matrons of Israel; but it is probable the prophet speaks catachrestically, and means the wealthy, effeminate, and profligate rulers and nobles of Samaria. Deu 32:14, Deu 32:15; Psa 22:12; Jer 50:11, Jer 50:27; Eze 39:18 the mountain: Amo 6:1; Kg1 16:24 which oppress: Amo 2:6, Amo 2:7, Amo 3:9, Amo 3:10, Amo 5:11, Amo 8:4-6; Exo 22:21-25; Deu 15:9-11; Psa 12:5, Psa 140:12; Pro 22:22, Pro 22:23, Pro 23:10, Pro 23:11; Ecc 4:1, Ecc 5:8; Isa 1:17-24, Isa 5:8, Isa 58:6; Jer 5:26-29, Jer 6:6, Jer 7:6; Eze 22:7, Eze 22:12, Eze 22:27, Eze 22:29; Mic 2:1-3, Mic 3:1-3; Zac 7:10, Zac 7:11; Mal 3:5; Jam 5:1-6 crush: Deu 28:33; Job 20:19 \*marg. Jer 51:34 Bring: Amo 2:8; Joe 3:3 Amos 4:2

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