But (and) seek not Bethel - Israel pretended to seek God in Bethel. Amos sets the two seeking, as incompatible. The god, worshiped at Bethe…

Seek: The same word is used for the searching, or inquiring at idol shrines, which is here fervently condemned. Regarding Beersheb…

But seek not Beth-el, nor enter into Gilgal, and pass not to Beersheba; for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Beth-el shall come to no…

Amos here again exhorts the Israelites to repentance. This address was common to all, though the greater part, as we have said, were altogether pas…

But seek not Bethel
Do not go to Bethel, the place where one of Jeroboam's calves was set up and worshipped, to cons…

The convincing, awakening word must be heard and heeded, as well as words of comfort and peace; for whether we listen or disregard it, the word of …