Amos 2:12

12 "But you made the Nazirites drink wine and told the prophets not to prophesy.

Amos 2:12 Meaning and Commentary

Amos 2:12

But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink
Contrary to their vow and calling, and in contempt of it, and to make them like themselves; they either persuaded them, or forced them to it: and commanded the prophets, saying, prophesy not;
hard and heavy things, judgments and denunciations of vengeance, only smooth things; by this authoritative language it appears that this is said of the rulers and governors of the people, as king, princes, and priests; see ( Amos 7:12 Amos 7:13 ) .

Amos 2:12 In-Context

10 It was I who brought you from the land of Egypt and led you for forty years through the desert so I could give you the land of the Amorites.

11 I made some of your children to be prophets and some of your young people to be Nazirites. People of Israel, isn't this true?" says the Lord.

12 "But you made the Nazirites drink wine and told the prophets not to prophesy.

13 Now I will make you get stuck, as a wagon loaded with grain gets stuck.

14 No one will escape, not even the fastest runner. Strong people will not be strong enough; warriors will not be able to save themselves.