Matthew Poole and continuators on Amos 2:12

12 But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets , saying, Prophesie not .

For whose benefit both Nazarites and Prophets were raised, you who should have heard their word, and imitated their Example.

Importun'd, urged, or it may be (as is custom of excessive drinkers) forced them to drink Wine, to violate their vow, and contemn Gods Law too, Numb. 6.3, 4.

By this passage it appears that they were men in Authority who did this; it is not probable that mean persons who had no Authority would enjoin silence on the Prophets, Isa. 30.10. cap. 7.13. Mic. 2.6. it is evident Amaziab was chief Priest in Bethel, and by vertue of his jurisdiction there silenceth the Prophet.

The true, faithful, and plain-dealing Prophets, who rebuked their sins, required them to repent, and threatned judgments if they did not repent.

Vid. Isa. 30.10. Mit. 2.6, 11. and cap. 7.13.