2 Chronicles 25
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 25 of 36
Chapter Summary
Amaziah begins to reign well. He overthows the Edomites. Amaziah, proud of his victory, serves the gods of Edom. He provokes Joash to his overthrow. His reign. He is slain by conspiracy.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
King of Judah who defeated Edom but worshipped its gods, challenged Israel, and was slain by conspiracy
King of Israel who answered Amaziah's challenge, defeated Judah at Beth-shemesh, and plundered Jerusalem
Amaziah's mother, of Jerusalem, named in the opening reign formula
Lawgiver whose Book records that fathers and sons each die for their own sin
Keeper of the gold, silver, and vessels in the house of God that Jehoash seized
Timeline
Amaziah becomes king and executes the servants who killed his father, but spares their children according to the Law of Moses.
2 Chronicles 25:1-4Amaziah organizes Judah's army and hires 100,000 Israelite troops for a hundred talents of silver.
2 Chronicles 25:5-6A man of God warns Amaziah not to use the Israelite troops. Amaziah dismisses them, sending them home in fierce anger.
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