‏ Amos 9:3

3. Carmel--where the forests, and, on the west side, the caves, furnished hiding-places (Am 1:2; Jud 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 (Is 27:1). The symbol of cruel and oppressive kings (Psa 74:13, 14).

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