the priest. The idolatrous priest.
Beth-el. Compare Amos 3:14 ; Amos 4:4 ; Amos 5:5 , Amos 5:6 .
conspired = formed a conspiracy; the calves being connected with Israel's state policy (1 Kings 12:26-33 ).
in the midst, &c. : i.e. openly. Compare Amos 7:8 .
bear = endure.