Amos 9:1

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

I saw the LORD standing upon the altar: and he said, Strike the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in the head, all of them; and I will slay the last of them with the sword: he that flees of them shall not flee away, and he that escapes of them shall not be delivered.

Amos 9:1 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

I saw the Lord standing beside the altar: and he said, Smite the capitals, that the thresholds may shake; and break them in pieces on the head of all of them; and I will slay the last of them with the sword: there shall not one of them flee away, and there shall not one of them escape.

Amos 9:1 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

I saw the Lord standing beside the altar, and He said: “Strike the tops of the pillars so that the thresholds shake. Topple them on the heads of all the people, and I will kill the rest with the sword. None of those who flee will get away; none of the fugitives will escape.

Amos 9:1 (BSB)

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What does Amos 9:1 say?

Amos 9:1 in modern King James wording reads: "I saw the LORD standing upon the altar: and he said, Strike the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in the head, all of them; and I will slay the last of them with the sword: he that flees of them shall not flee away, and he that escapes of them shall not be delivered."

Where is Amos 9:1 found in the Bible?

Amos 9:1 is verse 1 of chapter 9 of the book of Amos, in the Old Testament. Amos has 9 chapters.

Which translations of Amos 9:1 can I read here?

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