Amo 9:6 | JFB | STEP | 6. stories-- literally, "ascents," that is, upper chambers, to which the ascent is by steps [Maurer]; evidently referring to the words in , . Grotius explains it, God's royal throne, expressed in language drawn from Solomon's throne, to which the ascent was by steps (compare , ). founded his troop-- namely, all animate creatures, which are God's troop, or host ( ), doing His will ( , ; ). Maurer translates, "His vault," that is, the vaulted sky, which seems to rest on the earth supported by the horizon.

‏ Amos 9:6

6. stories--literally, "ascents," that is, upper chambers, to which the ascent is by steps [Maurer]; evidently referring to the words in Psa 104:3, 13. Grotius explains it, God's royal throne, expressed in language drawn from Solomon's throne, to which the ascent was by steps (compare 1Ki 10:18, 19).

founded his troop--namely, all animate creatures, which are God's troop, or host (Ge 2:1), doing His will (Psa 103:20, 21; Joe 2:11). Maurer translates, "His vault," that is, the vaulted sky, which seems to rest on the earth supported by the horizon.