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Then Amaziah the priest of Beth-el sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words.
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When Faith is Called Treason
Commentators unanimously highlight how Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, reframed Amos's divine message as a political conspiracy. To protect his own power and income, he accused the prophet of treason against the king. Scholars note this is a timeless tactic used against God's messengers, including Jeremiah, Jesus, and the apostles, who are often falsely painted as enemies of the state.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet here relates the scheme by which Satan attempted to depress his mind, so that he might not continue in the discharge of his prophetic o…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel The Targum calls him the prince or president of Bethel; and the word used signifies bot…
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…