Amos 4:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

Kine of Bashan — So Amos compares the mighty, wanton, and oppressive rulers of Israel, to those full — fed, strong, and wanton beasts which in the herds did push at, hurt, and disturb the weaker cattle.

Amos 4:1

1 Hear this word, ye kine of Bashan, that are in the mountain of Samaria, which oppress the poor, which crush the needy, which say to their masters, Bring, and let us drink.