Amos 7:11-12

7:11 As a matter of fact, ¹  Amos is saying this: ‘Jeroboam will die by the sword and Israel will certainly be carried into exile ²  away from its land.’”

7:12 Amaziah then said to Amos, “Leave, you visionary! ³  Run away to the land of Judah! Earn your living ⁴  and prophesy there!

[7:11]  ¹ tn Or “for.”

[7:11]  ² tn See the note on the word “exile” in 5:5.

[7:12]  ³ tn Traditionally, “seer.” The word is a synonym for “prophet,” though it may carry a derogatory tone on the lips of Amaziah.

[7:12]  ⁴ tn Heb “Eat bread there.”