John Gill's Exposition on Amos 2:15

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow, etc.] That is, at some distance, and can make use of his instruments of war afar off; yet will not think it safe to stand his ground, but will betake himself to his heels as fast as he can to save himself: and [he that is] swift of foot shall not deliver [himself]; this is repeated, lest any should place confidence in their agility, and to show how complete and inevitable the affliction will be: neither shall he that rideth the horse deliver himself; by fleeing on horseback, no more than he that is on foot; no ways that can be devised or thought on would preserve from this general calamity; (see <193317>Psalm 33:17).

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