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Then Amaziah the priest of Beth-el 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.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Amaziah, the priest of Bethel - Was probably the high priest, in imitation of the high priest of the order of Aaron and of God’s appointment…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

There follows a brief historical interlude of much interest. It shows that the effect of the preaching of the Judean prophet had been felt in the s…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet here relates the scheme by which Satan attempted to depre his mind, so that he might not continue in the discharge of his prophetic off…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel The Targum calls him the prince or president of Bethel; and the word used signifies bot…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is nothing new for the accusers of fellow believers to misrepresent them as enemies to the king and kingdom, as traitors to their prince, and tr…

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