Amo 7:10 | MHM | STEP | Amaziah Opposes Amos at Bethel This section describes how Amaziah, the priest at Bethel, reacts to the preaching of Amos. Amaziah tries to stop Amos from prophesying against Israel because his messages threaten the king and the nation’s religious system. The passage shows the conflict between true prophets and those who serve their own interests rather than God. Amos is faithful to God’s call, even when faced with opposition and threats. The section highlights the courage needed to speak God’s truth and the consequences of rejecting God’s warnings. v. 10 : Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, Amos hath conspired against thee in the midst of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words. Amaziah, the main priest at Bethel, sends a message to King Jeroboam. He accuses Amos of plotting against the king, saying his prophecies are too hard for the people to hear. Amaziah wants to make Amos look like a dangerous enemy, not just a prophet warning the people .

‏ Amos 7:10

Amaziah Opposes Amos at Bethel

This section describes how Amaziah, the priest at Bethel, reacts to the preaching of Amos. Amaziah tries to stop Amos from prophesying against Israel because his messages threaten the king and the nation’s religious system. The passage shows the conflict between true prophets and those who serve their own interests rather than God. Amos is faithful to God’s call, even when faced with opposition and threats. The section highlights the courage needed to speak God’s truth and the consequences of rejecting God’s warnings.

v. 10: Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, Amos hath conspired against thee in the midst of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words. Amaziah, the main priest at Bethel, sends a message to King Jeroboam. He accuses Amos of plotting against the king, saying his prophecies are too hard for the people to hear. Amaziah wants to make Amos look like a dangerous enemy, not just a prophet warning the people .