Amos 1:14

Amos 1:15 cpdv — And Melchom will go into captivity, he and his leaders together, says the Lord.

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"And Melchom will go into captivity, he and his leaders together, says the Lord."

— Amos 1:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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KJV
“And their king shall go into captivity, he and his princes together, saith the Lord. ”
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ASV
“and their king shall go into captivity, he and his princes together, saith Jehovah. ”
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WEB
“and their king will go into captivity, he and his princes together," says Yahweh.”
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NET
“Ammon’s king will be deported; he and his officials will be carried off together.” The LORD has spoken!”
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DRB
“And Melchom shall go into captivity, both he, and his princes together, saith the Lord. ”
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BBE
“And their king will be made prisoner, he and his captains together, says the Lord.”
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KJVA
“And their king shall go into captivity, he and his princes together, saith the Lord. ”
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Amos 1 — Context

I will send a fire onto Teman, and it will devour the buildings of Bozrah.

Thus says the Lord: For three wicked deeds of the sons of Ammon, and for four, I will not convert him, in so far as he has cut up the pregnant women of Gilead, so as to expand his limits.

And I will ignite a fire on the wall of Rabbah. And it will devour its buildings, with wailing on the day of war, and with a whirlwind on the day of commotion.

And Melchom will go into captivity, he and his leaders together, says the Lord.

Amos 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 1:15 say?

Amos 1:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Melchom will go into captivity, he and his leaders together, says the Lord.”

Where is Amos 1:15 in the Bible?

Amos 1:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 1, verse 15.

Who wrote Amos?

Amos is traditionally attributed to Amos, a shepherd and fig-farmer from Tekoa. It was written c. 760–750 BC.

What is the book of Amos about?

Amos, a working shepherd from Judah, is sent north to confront Israel's outward prosperity and inward injustice. With searing rhetoric he denounces oppression of the poor and empty religion, calling for justice to roll down like waters.

What are the major themes of Amos?

Amos explores themes including Justice, Social Sin, Empty Religion, Day of the LORD, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of Amos 1:15.

What translation should I read Amos 1:15 in?

Amos 1:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Amos 1:15?

Amos 1:15 reads (CPDV): “And Melchom will go into captivity, he and his leaders together, says the Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Amos 1:15 cpdv — And Melchom will go into captivity, he and his leaders together, says the Lord.

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