Name Information
Meaning
"The Lord is mighty"
Language of Origin
Hebrew
Gender Usage
Masculine
Amaziah was the priest of Bethel who opposed the prophet Amos. Instead of listening to God’s warning, he defended the royal sanctuary and tried to expel Amos from Israel.
Roles
Priest
Relationships
Enemy
Amos
Story
When Amos prophesied against Israel, Amaziah reported him to King Jeroboam II.
Told Amos to leave Israel and go prophesy in Judah instead.
Amos responded with a prophecy of judgment against Amaziah and his family.
Spiritual Significance
- 1Opposed God’s message by trying to silence His prophet.
- 2Loyal to the king’s sanctuary rather than to God’s truth.
- 3Became an example of rejecting God’s warning.
What We Can Learn
- 1Opposing God’s word leads to judgment.
- 2Loyalty to human authority must never override obedience to God.
- 3Spiritual leadership requires humility to receive correction.
Memory Verses
“Get out, you seer! Go back to the land of Judah. Earn your bread there and do your prophesying there.”
Key Passages
Amos 7:10–17
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