Amos 2:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not. But ye gave the Nazarites wine - This was expressly forbidden in the laws of their institution. See Numbers 6:1-3.

Prophesy not - They would not worship God, and they would not hear the voice of his prophets.

Amos 2:12

12 But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.