Amos 7:13

But prophesy not again any more at Bethel: for it is the king’s chapel, and it is the king’s court.

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Interpretation

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 friends to both.

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This thought runs through Amos 7:10-13.

Amos 7:10 Amos 7:11 Amos 7:12 Amos 7:13

Glossary

Bethel Place: House of God. (1. ) A place in Central Palestine, about 10 miles north of Jerusalem, at the head of the pass of Michmash and Ai. It was originally the royal Canaanite city of Luz ( Gen. 28:19 ). Modern identification: Beitin.