prepare to meet, &c. i.e. in judgment. Compare Ezekiel 13:5; Ezekiel 22:30; Amos 4:11 and Amos 4:12 are not "out of place" or an "interpolation", but are required by the Structure, "M", below.
Amos 4:1-13 (F2). THE NORTHERN KINGDOM. (THE KINE OF BASHAN.) (Extended Alternation.)
F2. K |1-. call to Hear.
L. -1. Judgements deserved.
M. 2,3. Threatening.
|. | 4,5. call to Come.
L. 6-11. Judgements inflicted.
M. 12,13. Threatening.