1; He reproves Israel for oppression,
4; for idolatry,
6; and for their incorrigibleness.
* ye kine.
By the "kine of Bashan," some understand the proud, luxurious
matrons of Israel; but it is probable the prophet speaks
catachrestically, and means the wealthy, effeminate, and
profligate rulers and nobles of Samaria.
De 32:14,15 Ps 22:12 Jer 50:11,27 Eze 39:18
* the mountains.
6:1 1Ki 16:24
* which oppress.
2:6,7 3:9,10 5:11 8:4-6 Ex 22:21-25 De 15:9-11 Ps 12:5 140:12
Pr 22:22,23 23:10,11 Ec 4:1 5:8 Isa 1:17-24 5:8 58:6
Jer 5:26-29 6:6 7:6 Eze 22:7,12,27,29 Mic 2:1-3 3:1-3
Zec 7:10,11 Mal 3:5 Jas 5:1-6
* crush.
De 28:33 Job 20:19 *marg:
Jer 51:34
* Bring.
2:8 Joe 3:3
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