Amos 1:14

Amos 1:15 web — and their king will go into captivity, he and his princes together," says Yahweh.

World English Bible

"and their king will go into captivity, he and his princes together," says Yahweh."

— Amos 1:15, World English Bible

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Amos 1:15 in Other Translations

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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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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

but I will send a fire on Teman, and it will devour the palaces of Bozrah."

Thus says Yahweh: "For three transgressions of the children of Ammon, yes, for four, I will not turn away its punishment; because they have ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead, that they may enlarge their border.

But I will kindle a fire in the wall of Rabbah, and it will devour its palaces, with shouting in the day of battle, with a storm in the day of the whirlwind;

and their king will go into captivity, he and his princes together," says Yahweh.

Amos 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 1:15 say?

Amos 1:15 in the World English Bible reads: “and their king will go into captivity, he and his princes together," says Yahweh.”

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 (WEB): “and their king will go into captivity, he and his princes together," says Yahweh.” 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 web — and their king will go into captivity, he and his princes together," says Yahweh.

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