Amos 2:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

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

But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink - ye so despised these my favours as to tempt the Nazarite to break his vow.

And commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not - and forbade the prophets prophesying (Isaiah 30:10). So Amaziah forbade Amos (Amos 7:12-14, "Prophesy not again anymore at Beth-el").

Amos 2:12

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