Amos 7:13 cpdv — And in Bethel, do not prophesy any longer, because it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is the house of the kingdom.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And in Bethel, do not prophesy any longer, because it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is the house of the kingdom.” "

— Amos 7:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Amos 7 — Context

10

And Amaziah, the priest of Bethel, sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying: “Amos has rebelled against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land is not able to withstand all his sermons.

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For Amos says this: ‘Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will be taken captive out of their own land.’ ”

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And Amaziah said to Amos, “You, seer, go out and flee into the land of Judah, and eat bread there, and prophesy there.

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And in Bethel, do not prophesy any longer, because it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is the house of the kingdom.”

14

And Amos responded, and he said to Amasias, “I am not a prophet, and I am not the son of a prophet, but I am a herdsman plucking from wild fig trees.

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And the Lord took me, when I was following the flock, and the Lord said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’ ”

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And now, hear the word of the Lord: You say, “You will not prophesy about Israel, and you will not rain your words upon the house of the idol.”

Amos 7:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Amos 7:13 say?
Amos 7:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And in Bethel, do not prophesy any longer, because it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is the house of the kingdom.” ”
Where is Amos 7:13 in the Bible?
Amos 7:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Amos, chapter 7, verse 13.
Who wrote Amos?
Amos is traditionally attributed to Amos, a shepherd and fig-farmer from Tekoa. It was written c. 760–750 BC.
What is the book of Amos about?
Amos, a working shepherd from Judah, is sent north to confront Israel's outward prosperity and inward injustice. With searing rhetoric he denounces oppression of the poor and empty religion, calling for justice to roll down like waters.
What are the major themes of Amos?
Amos explores themes including Justice, Social Sin, Empty Religion, Day of the LORD, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of Amos 7:13.
What translation should I read Amos 7:13 in?
Amos 7:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Amos 7:13?
Amos 7:13 reads (CPDV): “And in Bethel, do not prophesy any longer, because it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is the house of the kingdom.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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