For Amos says, 'Jeroboam will die by the sword, and Israel shall surely be led away captive out of his land.'"
So this priest became concerned at the prophecies of Amos, sent a message to Jeroboam, "You better do something about it. We can't bear the words of this man. He's right here in the midst of your country, but he's speaking out against you. He's conspired against you."