## the priest ##

Possible meanings: 1) Amaziah was the only priest at Bethel (see UDB) or 2) Amaziah was the leader of the priests at Bethel.

## Amos has conspired against you in the middle of the house of Israel ##

AT: "Amos is right here in the land of Israel, and he is planning to do bad things to you"

## The land cannot bear all his words ##

"The people might believe him and then do things that destroy the nation"