What does Amos 7:13 mean?

Amos 7:13 highlights themes such as prophecy, rejection, authority when read in context.

How should I apply Amos 7:13 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

But prophesy not again any more at Beth-el: for it is the king's chapel, and it is the king's court.

11For thus Amos saith, Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall surely be led away captive out of their own land.

12Also Amaziah said unto Amos, O thou seer, go, flee thee away into the land of Judah, and there eat bread, and prophesy there:

13But prophesy not again any more at Beth-el: for it is the king's chapel, and it is the king's court.

14Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:

15And the LORD took me as I followed the flock, and the LORD said unto me, Go, prophesy unto my people Israel.

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Matthew 23:34
Jesus speaks of prophets being rejected, similar to Amos's experience.
Luke 4:24
Jesus notes that no prophet is accepted in his hometown, reflecting Amos's rejection.
Acts 7:52
Stephen references the rejection of prophets, echoing Amos's situation.