Amo 1:4 | TNotes | STEP | 1:4 I will send down fire: In ancient times conquered cities were burned by invading armies (see also 1:7 , 10 , 12 , 14 ; 2:2 , 5 ). The conquest of Damascus would be God’s judgment on them. • Hazael reigned as king of Damascus (about 843–802 BC ) after he seized the throne by assassination. Ben-hadad was Hazael’s son and successor (about 802

‏ Amos 1:4

1:4 ^a I will send down fire: In ancient times conquered cities were burned by invading armies (see also 1:7 ^b, 10 ^c, 12 ^d, 14 ^e; 2:2 ^f, 5 ^g). The conquest of Damascus would be God’s judgment on them.

• Hazael reigned as king of Damascus (about 843–802 BC) after he seized the throne by assassination. Ben-hadad was Hazael’s son and successor (about 802–792 BC).