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
(Isa 27:1).
The symbol of cruel and oppressive kings
(Ps 74:13, 14).
JFB.
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