The present work studies the relation between the silence of YHWH, announced in Am 8,11-12 that is expressed by the withdrawal of the prophetic word through the hungry send metaphor, with this word s rejection by the nation, represented by Amasias, leather of Israel s religion, as related in Am 7,10-17. This search gives a special attention to the prophet s mediating function, his unexpected and irresistible vocation, his sense of mission and identification with the YHWH s word. The prophets presence is a divine favor and a signal that YHWH wants to communicate Himself with His people; the people need to hear the YHWH s words. The YHWH word s rejection through the prophet implies, according Amos s book, in a severe judgment that will culminate in the end of the nation. The end of the people started with the divine silence.