ESV Reformation Study Bible – Amos 6:7
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Amos 6:7

6:7 first of those who go into exile. This phrase is a Hebrew wordplay on the earlier phrase, “first of the nations” (v. 1). Israel fancied herself the first among the nations, but would find herself leading the exiles.