Matthew Poole and continuators on Amos 7:10

10 ¶ 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 .

After that Amos had expresly and peremptorily foretold the ruin of Idolatry and Kingdom of Israel for their sins.

It appears not what Family he was of, nor is it much material we should know, 'tis probable he might be of some mean Family, or possibly an Apostate Priest of the Tribe of Levi.

By way of Eminency, no common Priest, but the chief Priest.

To the Calf at Bethel, and tis like he was Praefect or Governour for the King in the Civil Affairs of that City and Countrey.

Gave information by Messengers sent.

The second of that name of Iehu's Race the third from Iehu.

At that time living and on the Throne of Israel.

He accused the Prophet of High Treason, and conspiring to raise War against his Soveraign.

Openly, and publickly, or hath endeavour'd to raise all Israel into Sedition or Rebellion against their own King.

Either thus, if what he threateneth should come to pass 'twill be ruin and utter desolation to all. Or thus; The People are incensed so much against this Prophet for his harsh predictions, that he must be made an Example to quiet and content them.

What he saith will come, if it doth come will certainly ruin all, high and low, and a well order'd Government may not bear such a Prophet. Thus far the general Accusation.

Marginal references: [illegible: 1 letter] Kin. 12.32.; [illegible: 1 letter] Kin. 14.23