Amo 9:12 | TNotes | STEP | 9:12 Edom (see 1:11 ) represents the enemies of God and of Israel (see Isa 34:5-6 , 11 ; 63:1 ). In the time of restoration, God’s enemies are subject to his people and to God himself. • the nations I have called: God promised Abraham that he would be a blessing to all the people of the earth (Gen 12:2-3 ). God’s kingdom would embrace the outcasts and foreigners previously excluded (Isa 56 ; see Acts 8:27-39 ).

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‏ Amos 9:12

9:12 ^a Edom (see 1:11 ^b) represents the enemies of God and of Israel (see Isa 34:5-6 ^c, 11 ^d; 63:1 ^e). In the time of restoration, God’s enemies are subject to his people and to God himself.

• the nations I have called: God promised Abraham that he would be a blessing to all the people of the earth (Gen 12:2-3 ^f). God’s kingdom would embrace the outcasts and foreigners previously excluded (Isa 56 ^g; see Acts 8:27-39 ^h).