Amaziah
The Priest Who Opposed Amos
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.
⏰ Divided Kingdom (8th century BC)
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
- Opposed God’s message by trying to silence His prophet.
- Loyal to the king’s sanctuary rather than to God’s truth.
- Became an example of rejecting God’s warning.
What We Can Learn
- Opposing God’s word leads to judgment.
- Loyalty to human authority must never override obedience to God.
- Spiritual 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.
— Amos 7:12
Key Passages
- Amos 7:10–17
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