Amos 9:2 kjva — Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them d…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:"

— Amos 9:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Amos 9 — Context

1

I saw the Lord standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in the head, all of them; and I will slay the last of them with the sword: he that fleeth of them shall not flee away, and he that escapeth of them shall not be delivered.

2

Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:

3

And though they hide themselves in the top of Carmel, I will search and take them out thence; and though they be hid from my sight in the bottom of the sea, thence will I command the serpent, and he shall bite them:

4

And though they go into captivity before their enemies, thence will I command the sword, and it shall slay them: and I will set mine eyes upon them for evil, and not for good.

5

And the Lord God of hosts is he that toucheth the land, and it shall melt, and all that dwell therein shall mourn: and it shall rise up wholly like a flood; and shall be drowned, as by the flood of Egypt.

Amos 9:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 9:2 say?
Amos 9:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:”
Where is Amos 9:2 in the Bible?
Amos 9:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 9, verse 2.
Who wrote Amos?
Amos is traditionally attributed to Amos, a shepherd and fig-farmer from Tekoa. It was written c. 760–750 BC.
What is the book of Amos about?
Amos, a working shepherd from Judah, is sent north to confront Israel's outward prosperity and inward injustice. With searing rhetoric he denounces oppression of the poor and empty religion, calling for justice to roll down like waters.
What are the major themes of Amos?
Amos explores themes including Justice, Social Sin, Empty Religion, Day of the LORD, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of Amos 9:2.
What translation should I read Amos 9:2 in?
Amos 9:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Amos 9:2?
Amos 9:2 reads (KJVA): “Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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