Introduction
A.M. 3217. B.C. 787.
This chapter represents,
(1,) God contending with the Israelites by lesser judgments, and removing them at the prayer of Amos , vv1-6; but at last abandoning them, as incorrigible, to utter destruction, Amos 7:7-9 .
(2,) Amaziah, the idolatrous priest of Beth-el, accusing the prophet to King Jeroboam, and advising him, and charging him to leave the country and return to Judea, Amos 7:10-13 .
(3,) Amos vindicating his office, and denouncing ruin to Amaziah, and his family and nation, Amos 7:14-17 .
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