Amos 7:10

Then Amaziah the priest of Beth–el 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.

Cross-reference

Amos 5:10 Parallel

Amos 5:10 states that truth-speakers are hated—Amos 7:10 is a specific case of that hatred from the priest Amaziah.

1 Kings 12:32 Historical context

1 Kings 12:32 details the altar at Bethel and priests of the high places — the background for Amaziah's role as priest of Bethel.

Acts 24:5 Parallel

Acts 24:5 has Paul falsely accused as a troublemaker and ringleader, echoing Amaziah's charge that Amos conspired against the king.

Luke 23:2 Parallel

Luke 23:2 shows similar false accusation of treason against Jesus, mirroring Amaziah's charge against Amos.

1 Kings 18:17 shows Ahab calling Elijah a troubler—the same accusation pattern as Amaziah's 'conspiracy' claim.

Jeremiah 38:4 echoes the same accusation: a prophet's words are seen as undermining the nation, leading to calls for punishment.

Jeremiah 18:18 describes plotting against Jeremiah because his words threaten the religious establishment, just as Amaziah opposed Amos.

Jeremiah 20:1-3 shows Pashhur beating Jeremiah—a parallel priest-versus-prophet confrontation.

Jeremiah 26:8 shows priests seizing Jeremiah—the same hostile reaction to a prophet's message.

Jeremiah 37:13-15 parallels Amos: a prophet falsely accused of treason by authorities, leading to imprisonment.

In 1 Samuel 22:13, Saul similarly accuses Ahimelech of conspiracy — both involve false charges of conspiracy against God's servant.

In Isaiah 29:21, those who 'make a man an offender by a word' — exactly the false accusation strategy Amaziah uses.

In Jeremiah 20:2, Pashhur beats Jeremiah and puts him in stocks — a parallel priestly persecution of a prophet.

1 Kings 12:31 Historical context

1 Kings 12:31 recounts Jeroboam I appointing non-Levitical priests at high places — the very sin Amaziah represents here.

Jeremiah 36:16 shows officials hearing Baruch's scroll and reporting to the king, mirroring Amaziah reporting Amos's words to Jeroboam.

In Jeremiah 26:10, officials gather to judge Jeremiah after his temple prophecy — similar to Amos being reported to the king.

2 Kings 14:23 Historical context

2 Kings 14:23 identifies the king as Jeroboam II, placing Amos's prophecy in his reign.

1 Kings 13:33 Historical context

1 Kings 13:33 shows Jeroboam persisted in ordaining high place priests — explaining the ongoing corruption Amaziah embodies.

In 1 Kings 13:4, King Jeroboam opposes a prophet by force — a similar scenario of royal hostility to a prophetic message.

Jeremiah 29:27 questions why a priest didn't stop Jeremiah, mirroring Amaziah's active role against Amos.

Jeremiah 29:26 Historical context

Jeremiah 29:26 notes priests had authority to restrain prophets, explaining Amaziah's power to report Amos.

In 2 Chronicles 25:16, King Amaziah silences a prophet who confronts him — similar to Amaziah the priest silencing Amos.

Hosea 7:3 Parallel

Hosea 7:3 describes kings delighted by evil—Amaziah's complicity with Jeroboam exemplifies this royal embrace of sin.

Matthew 21:23 has chief priests questioning Jesus' authority—similar to Amaziah challenging Amos's right to speak.

Acts 5:28 Parallel

Acts 5:28 records authorities accusing apostles of spreading dangerous teaching, similar to Amaziah's complaint about Amos's words.

2 Timothy 4:3 warns of people rejecting sound teaching—Amaziah’s rejection of Amos’s words is a clear example.