JMNT(i)
14 "Simeon led [us] out and unfolded, relating in detail, how God first (or: first of all; in the first [place]) made a visit (and: took an attentive look characterized by complete care) to at one point take from out of the midst of the ethnic multitudes (or: nations; folks who were non-Jews) a people for His Name (= as His representatives and for His glory; or: by His Name [= power and authority]; in His Name [= possession and realm of being]; with His Name [= character and reputation]; to His Name).
15 "And with this [D reads: thus] the words (or: messages) of the Prophets (= the writings of those who had light ahead of time) continue sounding together in agreement and symphony, just as it has been – and stands – written,
16 'After these things I will proceed turning back again (or: return), and I will progressively build back up again (rebuild as a house) the tent (or: tabernacle) of David – the one having fallen down. Then I will continue building back up again (rebuild as a house) its things having been turned upside down – also I will keep on making it straight and erect again
17 'so that the rest of humanity would seek out and earnestly try to find the Lord [= Yahweh] – even all the ethnic multitudes (nations; non-Jews), upon whom My Name has been called on: upon them, continues saying [the] Lord [= Yahweh] – the One constantly doing these things.' [Amos 9:11-12]
18 " [These have been] known from an indefinite period of time (from [the] age) by insight and experience. [or: with other MSS: "Known in (or: with; or: to; by) the Lord {= Yahweh or Christ}, by intimate experience and insight from the indefinite past, are His deeds and works.]