Matthew Poole and continuators on Amos 6:3

3 Ye that put far away the evil day , and cause the seat of violence to come near .

Wo to you that flatter your selves that the day of darkness and misery foretold is far off, as Ezek. 12.27. which see. These were great ones too, that the Prophet here threatneth, who thus postpon'd the day of Israel and Iudahs Calamities.

Not as if it should be a short calamity, as a day, but it speaks the determinate fixed time, and the haste wherewith the Execution shall be made.

The Throne, or Judgment-Seat which should relieve the oppressed, condemn the wicked, and acquit the Innocent, this is made a seat of violence where unjust Judges condemn the just, and take Bribes.

Thus you draw the judgments of God on your selves, by acting violence against the poor, and contemning the Threats of the Prophets.

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