Lux Domini

Amos 5:3

For thus saith the Lord GOD; The city that went out by a thousand shall leave an hundred, and that which went forth by an hundred shall leave ten, to the house of Israel.
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Key themes

Justice and mercySalvationPeaceTruthJustice

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Amos 5:1Amos 5:2Micah 6:8Amos 5:24

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Glossary

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).