13 Don't prophesy anymore at Bethel, because this is the king's sanctuary and the temple of the kingdom."
13 But prophesy not again any more at Bethel: for it is the king's chapel,
13 but never again prophesy at Bethel, for it is the king's sanctuary, and it is a temple of the kingdom."
13 Hang out there. Do your preaching there. But no more preaching at Bethel! Don't show your face here again. This is the king's chapel. This is a royal shrine."
13 But never again prophesy at Bethel, For it is the king's sanctuary, And it is the royal residence."
13 Don't bother us with your prophecies here in Bethel. This is the king's sanctuary and the national place of worship!"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Amos 7:13
Commentary on Amos 7:10-17
(Read Amos 7:10-17)
It is no new thing for the accusers of the brethren, to misrepresent them as enemies to the king and kingdom, as traitors to their prince, and troublers of the land, when they are the best friends to both. Those who make gain their godliness, and are governed by the hopes of wealth and preferment, are ready to think these the most powerful motives with others also. But those who have a warrant from God, like Amos, ought not to fear the face of man. If God, that sent him, had not strengthened him, he could not thus have set his face as a flint. The Lord often chooses the weak and foolish things of the world to confound the wise and mighty. But no fervent prayers, or self-denying labours, can bring proud sinners to bear faithful reproofs and warnings. And all who oppose or despise the Divine word, must expect fatal effects to their souls, unless they repent.