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David Guzik commentary on Amos 3 explains the logic of the judgment of God, whose love and care for Israel makes it unavoidable for Israel to be judged.
Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, unless He reveals His secret: In context, Amos spoke of the coming judgment upon Israel. God revealed this secret to His prophets, and it was prophesied for years and years before it happened so Israel would have every opportunity to repent.
Amos’ first message explained that God would judge His people because they had oppressed others in spite of their uniquely privileged relationship with Yahweh. The prophet addressed this message initially to both Israel and Judah (Amos 3:1-2), but he focused it mainly on Israel (Amos 3:9; Amos 3:12). The first two verses are a brief oracle ...
three addresses particularizing the sins of israel and announcing imminent judgment. Verses 1-15. - § 1. First address : the prophet begins by showing Israel's ingratitude for past mercies (vers. 1, 2), and his own commission to announce the coming judgment (vers. 3-8).
God raised up His prophet to warn the people about His judgment, calling them to repentance. God is always justified when He judges, but is not willing that any should perish (Psalms 51:4, 2 Peter 3:9). Amos uses a series of rhetorical questions to announce judgment on the disobedient Israelites.
The prophet announces God's judgment because God has commissioned him; the prophet is of one mind with God, therefore the Lord is with him, and confirms his words. The application of the parables is seen in Amos 3:7, Amos 3:8. The Septuagint, reading differently, has, "except they know one another." Amos 3:4.
Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Amos 3. Chapter 3. A stupid, senseless, heedless people, are, in this chapter, called upon to take notice, I. Of the judgments of God denounced against them and the warnings he gave them of those judgments, and to be hereby awakened out of their security (v. 1-8). II.
