1. Amos 3:2 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Why would God’s knowing Israel result in him wanting to punish them?

Amos 3:2 (ESV)

2 “You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.

This oracle from Amos stresses the Lord’s covenantal responsibilities: he must punish Israel for their sins.