Amos 9:15

Furthermore the Israelites would put roots down in the Promised Land and never have to leave it again (cf. Genesis 13:14-15; Genesis 17:7-8; Deuteronomy 30:1-5; 2 Samuel 7:10; Jeremiah 30:10-11; Ezekiel 37:25; Joel 3:17-21; Micah 4:4-7; Zechariah 14:11). They would not fear exile (Amos 4:2-3; Amos 5:5; Amos 5:27; Amos 6:7; Amos 7:11; Amos 7:17; Amos 9:4) but would be secure from every foe (cf. Leviticus 26:7-8; Deuteronomy 28:7; Deuteronomy 28:10). Yahweh, Israel’s true God, promised this.

"The pivot on which all this turns is CHRIST. As we have seen, He is brought before us in Amos:-(1) As Israel’s Shepherd, rescuing a remnant from the lion’s mouth [Amos 3:12]. (2) As Israel’s Intercessor, beseeching God for them that at all events some might ’arise’ (or ’stand,’ R.V) [Amos 7:2; Amos 7:5]. (3) As the One for whom Israel will mourn, and to whom their hearts will turn [Amos 8:10]. (4) As the true David, who will bring in the state of blessing and peace which God has from the beginning purposed for His people [Amos 9:11]." [Note: Harold P. Barker, Christ in the Minor Prophets, p. 36.]

The end of the Exile saw only a dim foreview of the blessings Amos announced here. Blessings in the church age do not compare either. Amillennialists see the fulfillment in the Israelites’ return from exile, in the church age in a spiritual sense (i.e., abundant spiritual blessings), or in heaven. [Note: See Bruce K. Waltke, An Old Testament Theology, p. 835.] Fulfillment has yet to come when God restores the tent of David in Jesus Christ’s millennial reign.

"Amos’ single prophecy of future blessing (Amos 9:11-15) details (1) the restoration of the Davidic dynasty (Amos 9:11); (2) the conversion of the nations (Amos 9:12); (3) the fruitfulness of the land (Amos 9:13); (4) Israel’s return from captivity (Amos 9:14); (5) the rebuilding of the waste cities (Amos 9:14); and (6) Israel’s permanent settlement in the holy land (Amos 9:15)." [Note: The New Scofield . . ., p. 938.]

"God’s promises for the future are anchor points to keep us stable, and to give us hope in times of personal distress and difficulty. The more we understand what God has promised for the future, the more we can endure our problems today." [Note: Dyer, p. 763.]