Amos declared that the Jews who built houses of hewn stone would not dwell in them because they

Amos declared that the Jews who built houses of hewn stone would not dwell in them because they trampled upon the poor. The prophet Amos accused the wealthy and powerful in Israel of oppressing the poor and vulnerable, exploiting them for their own gain. By building extravagant houses while ignoring the needs of the poor, the wealthy were demonstrating their disregard for God's commands to care for the needy, and Amos warned that they would ultimately suffer the consequences of their actions. Thus, he declared that those who built houses of hewn stone would not be able to enjoy them because they had oppressed the poor.