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Amaziah omits both the ground of the threat, and the hope of escape urged and impressed upon them. On the one side he omits all mention of what even such a king as Jeroboam would respect, the denunciation of oppression of the poor, injustice, violence, robbery, and all their other sins against man.
Amos 7:1–17: Amos describes three visions (locusts, fire, and a plumb line) that pertain to the destruction of Israel. His preaching is challenged by Amaziah, the head priest at Israel’s temple at Bethel, and Amos responds with a dire warning. Today’s Key Verse: Amos 7:15
There are two major things wrong with Amaziah's accusations in Amos 7:11. He first claimed that the prophet spoke for himself and second that he had declared Jeroboam would die by the sword. Amos always stated he spoke what God told him to say (Amos 1:3, 6, 9, 11, etc.).
The priest Amaziah strives to arouse the fears and jealousy of the king against Amos (verses 10, 11), while he also pretends to counsel Amos for his good, his aim being to get rid of the divine testimony, which he dreaded.
Amos replies that he has been commissioned by Jehovah to speak as he has done, and re-affirms, with even greater emphasis, his former prediction, with reference in particular to the fate in store for Amaziah’s own family and possessions.
How did Amaziah respond to Amos' prophecies, and what does it reveal about him? 5. How does Amos defend his prophetic mission to Amaziah? 6. What can we learn from Amos' response to confrontation? 7. How do you handle criticism or opposition in your spiritual journey? 8. What is the role of courage in fulfilling God's calling? 9. Can you ...
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Amos and Amaziah. 10 Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent a message to Jeroboam king of Israel: “Amos is raising a conspiracy against you in the very heart of Israel. The land cannot bear all his words. 11 For this is what Amos is saying:
