Amaziah said unto Amos] When this instrument of Satan, was not able to compasse his purpose by the King, he assayed by another practise; that was, to fear the Prophet, that he might depart, and not reprove their Idolatry there openly, and so hinder his profit. thou seer] That is, the Prophet. See 1 Samuel 9:9. and there eat bread] Whereas staying here thou wilt starve, if worse doth not befall thee; being hated of all men.