2 Chronicles 25

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 25 of 36

1 Amaziah was a son of twenty five years when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty nine years in Jerusalem; and the name of his mother was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.

2 And he did the right in the eyes of Jehovah; only, not with a perfect heart.

3 And it happened, when the kingdom had been made strong to him, he killed his servants, those who had struck the king, his father.

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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

חֲמֵ֥שׁ five H2568 · TWOT 686a
יְהוּדָ֔ה Judah H3063 · TWOT 850c
תָּפַ֛שׂ lay hold of H8610 · TWOT 2538
שָׁלֵֽם complete H8003 · TWOT 2401d
צִוָּ֨ה lay charge H6680 · TWOT 1887

People & Context

Amaziah Reigns and Executes Assassins

Amaziah becomes king and executes the servants who killed his father, but spares their children according to the Law of Moses.

Amaziah Organizes Army and Hires Mercenaries

Amaziah organizes Judah's army and hires 100,000 Israelite troops for a hundred talents of silver.

Prophet Warns Amaziah

A man of God warns Amaziah not to use the Israelite troops. Amaziah dismisses them, sending them home in fierce anger.

Timeline

Amaziah Reigns and Executes Assassins

Amaziah becomes king and executes the servants who killed his father, but spares their children according to the Law of Moses.

2 Chronicles 25:1-4
Amaziah Organizes Army and Hires Mercenaries

Amaziah organizes Judah's army and hires 100,000 Israelite troops for a hundred talents of silver.

2 Chronicles 25:5-6
Prophet Warns Amaziah

A man of God warns Amaziah not to use the Israelite troops. Amaziah dismisses them, sending them home in fierce anger.

2 Chronicles 25:7-10

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