1:1 Moresheth. Located SW of Jerusalem, near the Philistine city of Gath (cf. 1:14). 1:2–7 The prophet summons all the nations (v. 2) of the world into court to hear charges against Samaria and Judah (vv. 5–7; cf. Is. 3:13, 14). Their destruction was to be a warning example to the nations, prefiguring God’s judgment on all who sin against Him. As an omnipotent Conqueror, the Sovereign over all creation is assured of victory (vv. 3, 4). 1:2 His holy temple. Context points to God’s heavenly throne