Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Amos 9:3

Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Amos 9:3 - 9:3

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Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Amos 9:3 - 9:3

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9:1 - 9:1
9:2 - 9:2
9:3 - 9:3
9:4 - 9:4
9:5 - 9:5
9:6 - 9:6
9:7 - 9:7
9:8 - 9:8
9:9 - 9:9
9:10 - 9:10
9:11 - 9:11
9:12 - 9:12
9:13 - 9:13
9:14 - 9:14
9:15 - 9:15

Carmel - where the forests, and, on the west side, the caves, furnished hiding-places (Amo 1:2; Jdg 6:2; 1Sa 13:6).

the sea - the Mediterranean, which flows at the foot of Mount Carmel; forming a strong antithesis to it.

command the serpent - the sea-serpent, a term used for any great water monster (Isa 27:1). The symbol of cruel and oppressive kings (Psa 74:13, Psa 74:14).