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Verse Amos 7:10. _AMAZIAH THE PRIEST OF BETH-EL_] The idolatrous
priest who had been established by the king to maintain the worship of
the golden calves which Jeroboam the elder had set up at this pl...
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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. For the many high places around Bethel required many
idol-...
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III. THE FIVE VISIONS OF THE PROPHET
CHAPTER 7
Three Visions and the Opposition Against Amos
_ 1. The vision of locusts (Amos 7:1) _
2. The vision concerning the fire (Amos 7:4)
3. The vision of...
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EFFECT OF AMOS-' PUBLIC UTTERANCES. A historical episode is here
interposed. Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, interrupts the work of
Amos, charging him, by twisting his words, with conspiracy (Amos
7:10...
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THE PRIEST. The idolatrous priest.
BETH-EL. Compare Amos 3:14; Amos 4:4; Amos 5:5; Amos 5:6.
CONSPIRED. formed. conspiracy; the calves being connected with I
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_AMAZIAH REBUKES AMOS -- AMOS 7:10-17:_ Amaziah the priest at Bethel
sent a message to King Jeroboam of Israel saying, "Amos is plotting
against you in the very heart of Israel. Our nation cannot put...
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CAUSES OF JUDGMENT PROPHESIEDCORRUPT RELIGIOUS LEADERS
TEXT: Amos 7:10-17
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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 mids...
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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.
THEN AM...
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THREE VISIONS AND AN INTERRUPTION
1-9. The visions.
10-17. The interruption.
There are two senses in which the word 'Vision' may be used of one of
the forms of Hebrew prophecy. In the first sense a...
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THE MAN WITH A DIFFICULT MESSAGE FROM GOD
AMOS
_MARK KIRKPATRICK_
CHAPTER 7
V1 This is what the *Lord the Ruler showed me.
He was preparing a large number of *locusts....
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There follows a brief historical interlude of much interest. It shows
that the effect of the preaching of the Judæan prophet had been felt
in the sanctuary at Bethel and the palaces at Samaria. The ch...
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וַ יִּשְׁלַ֗ח אֲמַצְיָה֙ כֹּהֵ֣ן
בֵּֽית־אֵ֔ל אֶל...
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5. THE PROPHET AND HIS MINISTRY
Amos 7:1 - Amos 8:1
We have seen the preparation of the Man for the Word; we have sought
to trace to its source the Word which came to the Man. It now remains
for us...
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THE HERDSMAN'S MESSAGE
Amos 7:1-17
The _king's mowings_ were the earliest yield of the grasslands, which
were exacted by him. Our King also has His mowings, when He takes to
Himself our dearest and...
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In this division the prophet gave a fivefold vision of judgment,
introduced in the first four cases by the words, "The Lord God showed
me." The last vision was of Jehovah Himself. The vision of the lo...
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(f) 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.
(f) Th...
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_Words. Nothing could be more unfounded. Amos had indeed denounced
many judgments; but he was not wanting in respect to the king.
(Calmet)_...
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This is an interesting passage in the history of Amos, and deserves to
be particularly considered. It seems that this Amaziah, priest of
Bethel, was priest of the golden calves at Bethel which Jeroboa...
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Lectures on the Minor Prophets.
W. Kelly.
"The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which he saw
concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days
of Jeroboam the...
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The Prophet here relates the device by which Satan attempted to
depress his mind, that he might not go on in the discharge of his
prophetic office. He says, that Amaziah had sent to the king to induce...
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God had long waited patiently. More than once He had been on the point
of giving Israel up to judgment. The intercession of the prophet, that
is to say, of the Spirit of Christ which wrought in the pr...
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THEN AMAZIAH THE PRIEST OF BETHEL,.... The Targum calls him the prince
or president of Bethel; and the word used signifies both a prince and
a priest; and very probably this man had the care of the ci...
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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.
Ver. 10. _...
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_Then Amaziah the priest of Beth-el sent to Jeroboam_ This was a
priest not of the tribe of Levi, but such a one as those were whom
Jeroboam I. had consecrated to perform the idolatrous services at
Be...
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Then Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, the high priest in charge of the
sanctuary of idolatry at Bethel, SENT TO JEROBOAM, KING OF ISRAEL,
SAYING, AMOS HATH CONSPIRED AGAINST THEE IN THE MIDST OF THE HOU...
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THE PROPHET AT BETHEL...
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10-17 It is no new thing for the accusers of the brethren, to
misrepresent them as enemies to the king and kingdom, as traitors to
their prince, and troublers of the land, when they are the best
frie...
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THEN; after that Amos had expressly and peremptorily foretold the ruin
of idolatry and kingdom of Israel for their sins. Amaziah: it appears
not what family he was of, nor is it much material we shoul...
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Amos 7:10 Amaziah H558 priest H3548 Bethel H1008 sent H7971 (H8799)
Jeroboam H3379 king H4428 Israel H3478 saying...
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THE THIRD VISION. THE VISION OF THE PLUMB-LINE AND THE RESULTING
RESPONSE (AMOS 7:7).
In this third vision YHWH carried some kind of measuring device as He
stood beside a wall, presumably with the pur...
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THE FOUR VISIONS (AMOS 7:1 TO AMOS 8:14).
In a similar way to the seven judgments in Amos 1:2 to Amos 2:5,
followed by the expanded judgment on Israel, which all initially follo
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Amos 7:10
I. There is something very wonderful, and at the same time most
natural, in the expansion of mind which a man brought up as Amos was,
acquires when he has been raised out of himself and has...
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CONTENTS: Threatening judgments. The prophet's intercession no longer
to prevail. Amos charged before the king and his answer.
CHARACTERS: God, Amos, Amaziah, Jeroboam.
CONCLUSION: God's patience, wh...
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Amos 7:1. _He formed grasshoppers,_ which are the same as the locusts.
_After the king's mowings._ It is supposed that the first grass, or
the proud corn cut with the scythe, was a tribute to the king...
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_Amos hath conspired against thee in the midst of the house of
Israel._
THE CONVENTIONAL AND THE GENUINE PRIESTS OF A PEOPLE
I. The conventional priest. Amaziah was chief priest of the royal
sanctua...
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AMOS—NOTE ON AMOS 7:1 Visions of Judgment. In the final section of
the book, Amos turns from speech to sight. He tells of visions he has
received from God that confirm the nation’s situation. The firs...
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AMOS—NOTE ON AMOS 7:10 If the plumb line according to which Israel
was constructed was the Law, then the priesthood should have held
Israel accountable to it (Deuteronomy 33:10;...
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CRITICAL NOTES.]
Amos 7:10.] The prophet opposed at Bethel on account of these
predictions. CONSPIRED] Heb. _banded_, implying that others joined.
There is a charge of conspiracy and sedition; insinu...
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EXPOSITION
VERSE 1-CH. 9:10
Part III. FIVE VISIONS, WITH EXPLANATIONS, CONTINUING AND CONFIRMING
THE PREVIOUS PROPHECY. The afflictions are climactic, increasing in
intensity. The first two symbolize...
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Now the Lord showed unto Amos certain judgments whereby He could bring
His judgment against Israel. These were shown to Amos, no doubt, in
the form of a vision.
And thus hath the Lord GOD showed unto...
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1 Kings 12:31; 1 Kings 12:32; 1 Kings 13:33; 1 Kings 18:17;...
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In the midst — Openly, and publickly, endeavouring to stir up Israel
to sedition or rebellion. The land — The people cannot bear all his
harsh predictions....