8. the excellency of Jacob — ( Psalms 47:4 ). The sanctuary which was the great glory of the covenant-people [VATABLUS], ( Ezekiel 24:21 ). The priesthood, and kingdom, and dignity, conferred on them by God. These, saith God, are of no account in My eyes towards averting punishment [CALVIN]. hate his palaces —as being the storehouses of "robbery" ( Amos 3:10 ; Amos 3:15 ). How sad a change from God's love of Zion's gates ( Amos 3:15- : ) and palaces ( Psalms 48:3 ; Psalms 48:13 ), owing to the people's sin! the city —collectively: both Zion and Samaria ( Amos 6:1 ). all that is therein —literally, "its fulness"; the multitude of men and of riches in it (compare Amos 6:1- : ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-9" class="com-number"
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