Amos 2:15

15 "He who ¹grasps the bow will not stand his ground, The swift of foot will not escape, Nor will he who rides the ²horse save his life.

Amos 2:15 Meaning and Commentary

Amos 2:15

Neither shall he stand that handleth the bow
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 ( Psalms 33:17 ) .

Amos 2:15 In-Context

13 "Behold, I am weighted down beneath you As a wagon is weighted down when filled with sheaves.

14 "Flight will perish from the swift, And the stalwart will not strengthen his power, Nor the mighty man save his life.

15 "He who grasps the bow will not stand his ground, The swift of foot will not escape, Nor will he who rides the horse save his life.

16 "Even the bravest among the warriors will flee naked in that day," declares the LORD .

Cross References

• 1. Jeremiah 51:56; Ezekiel 39:3
• 2. Isaiah 31:3

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "soul"