Amos 3:15
And I will smite the winter house with the summer house; and the houses of ivory shall perish, and the great houses shall have an end, saith the Lord.
Cross-references
Amos 3:11
Parallel
In Amos 3:11, an enemy pulls down strongholds; this verse continues the judgment theme with houses being torn down.
Amos 6:11
Parallel
In Amos 6:11, the LORD smashes great and small houses; this verse specifies winter, summer, and ivory houses.
1 Kings 22:39
Historical context
In 1 Kings 22:39, Ahab's palace adorned with ivory is noted; here such ivory houses are demolished in judgment.
1 Kings 10:22
Historical context
1 Kings 10:22 shows the source of ivory for such houses—Solomon's trade—highlighting the luxury being judged.
Psalm 45:8
Contrast
Psalm 45:8 also mentions ivory palaces, but positively—contrasting with the judgment here.
Isaiah 5:9
Parallel
Isaiah 5:9 similarly pronounces desolation on great houses, reinforcing the judgment on luxury.