Amos 4: Israel Refuses to Return

Amos condemns the wealthy women of Samaria for oppressing the poor and mocks Israel's showy worship at Bethel and Gilgal. God recounts five disasters He sent to call Israel back, yet each time they refused, so He summons them to face Him, the Creator of all.

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What is the LORD doing in 4:4-5 when He urges Israel to come to Bethel and Gilgal with sacrifices and tithes?

Inviting the surrounding nations to join Israel in worship at bothApproving their offerings at those shrines as the worship He commandedCalling them to tear down the altars at both shrines without delayExposing their eager worship there as only adding to their rebellion