Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Amos 7:13
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But never prophesy at Bethel again, because it is the sanctuary of the king and the temple of the kingdom.”
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But prophesy not again any more at Beth-el: for it [is] the king’s chapel, and it [is] the king’s court.
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but don’t prophesy again any more at Bethel; for it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is a royal house!”
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
but prophesy not again any more at Beth-el; for it is the king’s sanctuary, and it is a royal house.
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Amos 7
11 for this is what Amos has said: ‘Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel will surely go into exile, away from their homeland.’”
12 And Amaziah said to Amos, “Go away, you seer! Flee to the land of Judah; earn your bread there and do your prophesying there.
13 But never prophesy at Bethel again, because it is the sanctuary of the king and the temple of the kingdom.”
14 “I was not a prophet,” Amos replied, “nor was I the son of a prophet; rather, I was a herdsman and a tender of sycamore-fig trees.
15 But the LORD took me from following the flock and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to My people Israel.’
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