JAMB - Christian Religious Knowledge Crk (2007 - No. 21)
''Hear this word, you cows of Bashan...''
Cows of Bashan in the statement above refers to the
Cows of Bashan in the statement above refers to the
priests of Samaria
oppressed in Samaria
women of Samaria who oppressed the poor
influential business people of Samaria
Explanation
Amos 4:1 (RSV):
"Hear this word, you cows of Bashan, who are in the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who say to their husbands, 'Bring, that we may drink!'"
The "cows of Bashan" refers to the wealthy and indulgent women of Samaria who exploited and oppressed the poor while living lives of luxury.
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