Amo 6:8 | JFB | e4.org | 8. the excellency of Jacob — ( ). The sanctuary which was the great glory of the covenant-people [VATABLUS ], ( ). The priesthood, and kingdom, and dignity, conferred on them by God. These, saith God, are of no account in My eyes towards averting punishment [CALVIN ]. hate his palaces —as being the storehouses of "robbery" ( ). How sad a change from God's love of Zion's gates ( ) and palaces ( ), owing to the people's sin! the city —collectively: both Zion and Samaria ( ). all that is therein —literally, "its fulness"; the multitude of men and of riches in it (compare ).

‏ Amos 6:8

8. the excellency of Jacob— (Ps 47:4). The sanctuary which was the great glory of the covenant-people [VATABLUS], (Eze 24:21). The priesthood, and kingdom, and dignity, conferred on them by God. These, saith God, are of no account in My eyes towards averting punishment [CALVIN].

hate his palaces—as being the storehouses of "robbery" (Am 3:10, 15). How sad a change from God's love of Zion's gates (Ps 87:2) and palaces (Ps 48:3, 13), owing to the people's sin!

the city—collectively: both Zion and Samaria (Am 6:1).

all that is therein—literally, "its fulness"; the multitude of men and of riches in it (compare Ps 24:1).