Darby Translation NotesAmos 1

1:1 (h-0) * (The title of this Book, 'Amos'), Said to mean, 'Burden-bearer.' herdmen (i-9) Or 'sheepmasters,' 2Kings 3.4. Tekoa, (k-11) In Judah, 2Chron. 11.6.

1:2 pastures (a-16) or 'habitations.' see Jer. 9.10; 23.10; 25.37, &c.

1:5 bar (b-6) See Deut. 3.5. valley (c-16) Or 'plain.' see Note, Josh. 11.8. Aven, (d-18) Or 'valley of idols.' Beth-Eden; (e-26) Meaning, 'House of delight.'

1:6 sentence; (f-17) Lit. 'revoke it.' see ver. 3.

1:8 Jehovah. (g-37) Adonai Jehovah. see Note b, Ezek. 2.4.

1:11 pity; (h-30) Lit. 'destroyed his mercies.'