Amos 6:5 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Chant. — The original Hebrew only occurs in this passage, and is best rendered prattle, or jabber. The comparison with David is ironical He made these instruments to please the Lord, these princes to please themselves.

Amos 6:5

5 That chantc to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;