Priest of Bethel • Divided Kingdom
Amaziah was the priest of the royal sanctuary at Bethel during the reign of Jeroboam II. When the prophet Amos began proclaiming judgment against Israel, Amaziah accused him of conspiracy and reported his message to the king. He attempted to silence Amos and ordered him to return to Judah, but Amos declared that God had sent him and pronounced judgment on Amaziah and his household.
Related: Amos, Jeroboam II
Scripture: Amos 7:10-17