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.