The Bible

 

Amos 3:10

Study

       

10 and they know not to do right, saith Jehovah, who store up violence and plunder in their palaces.

Commentary

 

Ivory, apes, and peacocks

  

In 1 Kings 10:22, 'ivory, apes, and peacocks' signify the goods and truths of the external church.

(References: Apocalypse Explained 514)