At ease — That neither fear nor believe the threatened judgments of God. In Zion — That is put for the kingdom of the two tribes, and principally the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Samaria — Woe to them also who rely upon the strength, wealth, and policy of the kingdom of Samaria or Israel. Which — Which two cities, Zion and Samaria. Named chief — Accounted the chief cities of that part of the world. To whom — To which place all Israel had recourse, the two tribes to Zion, the ten tribes to Samaria.
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Amos 6:1
1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!