Amos 9:12 Meaning and Explanation
“That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen, which are called by my name, saith the LORD that doeth this.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The restored kingdom will possess the remnant of Edom and all nations called by God's name.
What Does Amos 9:12 Mean?
The rebuilding of David's house opens outward to the nations: "That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen, which are called by my name." The horizon stretches beyond Israel to include other peoples, even ancient enemies like Edom. What is envisioned is not merely a national recovery but a widening of God's people to embrace those once outside.
The striking phrase is "which are called by my name" -- nations bearing the name of God, belonging to Him. The early believers heard in these words the promise that the door of God's covenant would open to all peoples, drawn in through the risen house of David. The restoration Amos foretells is generous and expansive, reaching far past the borders of one nation. The God who disciplined His people for their narrow pride now promises a kingdom that gathers the nations under His own name.
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What does Amos 9:12 mean?
The restored kingdom will possess the remnant of Edom and all nations called by God's name.