Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah, at Beth Shemesh. Then Jehoash brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section about four hundred cubits long. New Living Translation King Jehoash of Israel captured Judah’s king, Amaziah son of Joash and grandson of Ahaziah, at Beth-shemesh. Then he brought him to Jerusalem, where he demolished 600 feet of Jerusalem’s wall, from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate. English Standard Version And Joash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, son of Ahaziah, at Beth-shemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem for 400 cubits, from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate. Berean Standard Bible There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz. Then Jehoash brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits. Berean Literal Bible And Joash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, son of Joash, son of Jehoahaz, in Beth-shemesh. And he brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem, from the Gate of Ephraim to the Gate of the Corner—four hundred cubits. King James Bible And Joash the king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, at Bethshemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to the corner gate, four hundred cubits. New King James Version Then Joash the king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, at Beth Shemesh; and he brought him to Jerusalem, and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Gate of Ephraim to the Corner Gate—four hundred cubits. New American Standard Bible Then Joash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, at Beth-shemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem and tore down the wall of Jerusalem from the Gate of Ephraim to the Corner Gate, four hundred cubits. NASB 1995 Then Joash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, at Beth-shemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem and tore down the wall of Jerusalem from the Gate of Ephraim to the Corner Gate, 400 cubits. NASB 1977 Then Joash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, at Beth-shemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and tore down the wall of Jerusalem from the Gate of Ephraim to the Corner Gate, 400 cubits. Legacy Standard Bible Then Joash king of Israel seized Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, at Beth-shemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Gate of Ephraim to the Corner Gate, 400 cubits. Amplified Bible Then Joash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash the son of Jehoahaz (Ahaziah), at Beth-shemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate, 400 cubits. Berean Annotated Bible There at Beth-shemesh (house of the sun), Jehoash (given by the Lord) king of Israel (he wrestles with God) captured Amaziah (YHWH is mighty) king of Judah (praised), the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz (Ahaziah). Then Jehoash brought him to Jerusalem (city of peace) and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim (doubly fruitful) Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits <600 ft / 182.9 m>. Christian Standard Bible King Jehoash of Israel captured Judah’s King Amaziah son of Joash, son of Jehoahaz, at Beth-shemesh. Then Jehoash took him to Jerusalem and broke down two hundred yards of Jerusalem’s wall from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate. Holman Christian Standard Bible King Jehoash of Israel captured Judah’s King Amaziah son of Joash, son of Jehoahaz, at Beth-shemesh. Then Jehoash took him to Jerusalem and broke down 200 yards of Jerusalem’s wall from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate. American Standard Version And Joash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, at Beth-shemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim unto the corner gate, four hundred cubits. Contemporary English Version and Jehoash captured Amaziah. Jehoash took Amaziah with him when he went to attack Jerusalem. Jehoash broke down the city wall from Ephraim Gate to Corner Gate, a section nearly 200 meters long. English Revised Version And Joash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, at Beth-shemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim unto the corner gate, four hundred cubits. GOD'S WORD® Translation King Jehoash of Israel captured King Amaziah, son of Joash and grandson of Ahaziah of Judah, at Beth Shemesh and brought him to Jerusalem. He tore down a 600-foot section of the wall around Jerusalem from Ephraim Gate to Corner Gate. Good News Translation Jehoash captured Amaziah and took him to Jerusalem. There he tore down the city wall from Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate, a distance of two hundred yards. International Standard Version King Joash of Israel captured Joash's son King Amaziah of Judah, the grandson of Ahaziah, at Beth-shemesh and brought him back to Jerusalem, where he broke down 400 cubits of the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate. NET Bible King Joash of Israel captured King Amaziah of Judah, son of Joash son of Jehoahaz, in Beth Shemesh and brought him to Jerusalem. He broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Gate of Ephraim to the Corner Gate--a distance of about six hundred feet. New Heart English Bible Joash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, at Beth Shemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate, six hundred eighty-nine feet. Webster's Bible Translation And Joash the king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, at Beth-shemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to the corner gate, four hundred cubits. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThere at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz. Then Jehoash brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits. World English Bible Joash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, at Beth Shemesh and brought him to Jerusalem, and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to the corner gate, four hundred cubits. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joash king of Israel has caught Amaziah king of Judah, son of Joash, son of Jehoahaz, in Beth-Shemesh, and brings him to Jerusalem, and breaks down in the wall of Jerusalem from the Gate of Ephraim to the Corner Gate—four hundred cubits, Berean Literal Bible And Joash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, son of Joash, son of Jehoahaz, in Beth-shemesh. And he brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem, from the Gate of Ephraim to the Gate of the Corner—four hundred cubits. Young's Literal Translation And Amaziah king of Judah, son of Joash, son of Jehoahaz, hath Joash king of Israel caught in Beth-Shemesh, and bringeth him in to Jerusalem, and breaketh down in the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim unto the gate of the corner, four hundred cubits, Smith's Literal Translation And Joash king of Israel seized Amaziah king of Judah, son of Joash, son of Jehoahaz, in the house of the sun; and he will bring him to Jerusalem, and he will break in upon the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim, even to the gate of turning, four hundred cubits. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Joas king of Israel took Amasias king of Juda, the son of Joas, the son Joachaz, in Bethsames, and brought him to Jerusalem: and broke down the walls thereof from the gate of Ephraim, to the gate of the corner, four hundred cubits. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Joash, the king of Israel, captured Amaziah, the king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, at Beth-shemesh, and he led him to Jerusalem. And he destroyed its walls, from the gate of Ephraim as far as the gate of the corner, four hundred cubits. New American Bible But Amaziah, king of Judah, son of Joash, son of Jehoahaz, was captured by Joash, king of Israel, at Beth-shemesh. Joash brought him to Jerusalem and tore down the wall of Jerusalem from the Gate of Ephraim to the Corner Gate, four hundred cubits. New Revised Standard Version King Joash of Israel captured King Amaziah of Judah, son of Joash, son of Ahaziah, at Beth-shemesh; he brought him to Jerusalem, and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate, a distance of four hundred cubits. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Joash the king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah in the town of Beth-shemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to the corner gate, four hundred cubits. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yuash King of Israel seized Amutsia, King of Yehuda, in the city Bayth Shemesh, and they brought him to Jerusalem, and he broke through the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Aphreim unto the gate of the corner, four hundred cubits. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Joash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, at Beth-shemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim unto the corner gate, four hundred cubits. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joas king of Israel took prisoner Amasias king of Juda, son of Joas, son of Joachaz, in Baethsamys, and brought him to Jerusalem; and he pulled down part of the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to the corner gate, four hundred cubits. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Amaziah Defeated by Joash…22And Judah was routed before Israel, and every man fled to his own home. 23 There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz. Then Jehoash brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate— a section of four hundred cubits. 24He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the house of God with Obed-edom and in the treasuries of the royal palace, as well as some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria.… Cross References There at Beth-shemesh, 2 Kings 14:11 But Amaziah would not listen, so Jehoash king of Israel advanced. He and King Amaziah of Judah faced each other at Beth-shemesh in Judah. Joshua 15:10 The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), went down to Beth-shemesh, and crossed to Timnah. 1 Samuel 6:12-13 And the cows headed straight up the road toward Beth-shemesh, staying on that one highway and lowing as they went, never straying to the right or to the left. The rulers of the Philistines followed behind them to the border of Beth-shemesh. / Now the people of Beth-shemesh were harvesting wheat in the valley, and when they looked up and saw the ark, they were overjoyed at the sight. Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, 2 Kings 25:6-7 The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where they pronounced judgment on him. / And they slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes. Then they put out his eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. 2 Kings 14:14 He took all the gold and silver and all the articles found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the royal palace, as well as some hostages. Then he returned to Samaria. 2 Kings 14:12 And Judah was routed before Israel, and every man fled to his home. the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz. 2 Kings 13:9-10 And Jehoahaz rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria. And his son Jehoash reigned in his place. / In the thirty-seventh year of the reign of Joash over Judah, Jehoash son of Jehoahaz became king of Israel in Samaria, and he reigned sixteen years. 2 Kings 14:1 In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz over Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah. Then Jehoash brought him to Jerusalem Judges 1:7 Then Adoni-bezek said, “Seventy kings with their thumbs and big toes cut off have gathered the scraps under my table. As I have done to them, so God has repaid me.” And they brought him to Jerusalem, where he died. 1 Samuel 17:54 David took the head of the Philistine and brought it to Jerusalem, and he put Goliath’s weapons in his own tent. and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate— 2 Kings 25:10 And the whole army of the Chaldeans under the captain of the guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem. Nehemiah 1:3 And they told me, “The remnant who survived the exile are there in the province, in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” a section of four hundred cubits. 2 Kings 14:13 There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah. Then Jehoash went to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits. Nehemiah 3:13 The Valley Gate was repaired by Hanun and the residents of Zanoah. They rebuilt it, installed its doors, bolts, and bars, and repaired a thousand cubits of the wall as far as the Dung Gate. 1 Kings 14:25-26 In the fifth year of Rehoboam’s reign, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem. / He seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields that Solomon had made. 2 Chronicles 12:9 So King Shishak of Egypt attacked Jerusalem and seized the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the royal palace. He took everything, including the gold shields that Solomon had made. Treasury of Scripture And Joash the king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, at Bethshemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to the corner gate, four hundred cubits. took Amaziah 2 Chronicles 33:11 Wherefore the LORD brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among the thorns, and bound him with fetters, and carried him to Babylon. 2 Chronicles 36:6,10 Against him came up Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and bound him in fetters, to carry him to Babylon… Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Jehoahaz 2 Chronicles 21:17 And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons. 2 Chronicles 22:1 And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his stead: for the band of men that came with the Arabians to the camp had slain all the eldest. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah reigned. Ahaziah 2 Chronicles 22:6 And he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds which were given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab at Jezreel, because he was sick. Azariah Nehemiah 8:16 So the people went forth, and brought them, and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim. Nehemiah 12:39 And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still in the prison gate. 2 Chronicles 26:9 Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them. Jeremiah 31:38 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the city shall be built to the LORD from the tower of Hananeel unto the gate of the corner. Jump to Previous Amaziah Beth Bethshemesh Beth-Shemesh Brake Broke Captured Corner Cubits Ephraim Four Gate Hundred Israel Jehoahaz Jerusalem Joash Judah Shemesh WallJump to Next Amaziah Beth Bethshemesh Beth-Shemesh Brake Broke Captured Corner Cubits Ephraim Four Gate Hundred Israel Jehoahaz Jerusalem Joash Judah Shemesh Wall2 Chronicles 25 1. Amaziah begins to reign well3. He executes justice on the traitors 5. having hired an army of Israelites against the Edomites, 7. at the word of a prophet dismisses them 11. He overthrows the Edomites 13. The Israelites, discontented with their dismission, spoil as they return home 14. Amaziah, proud of his victory, serves the gods of Edom, and ignores the prophet 17. He provokes Joash to his overthrow 25. His reign 27. He is slain by conspiracy There at Beth-shemesh Beth-shemesh was a city located in the territory of Judah, near the border with the Philistines. It was a Levitical city, meaning it was designated for the Levites, who were the priestly tribe of Israel. The location is significant as it was a strategic point for military encounters. The battle here reflects the ongoing conflict between the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz Then Jehoash brought him to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate a section of four hundred cubits Persons / Places / Events 1. Joash, King of IsraelThe king of the northern kingdom of Israel who captured Amaziah. His actions demonstrate the political and military tensions between Israel and Judah. 2. Amaziah, King of Judah The king of the southern kingdom of Judah, who was defeated and captured by Joash. His reign is marked by both faithfulness and failure. 3. Beth-shemesh A city in Judah where the battle between Joash and Amaziah took place. It was a significant location for military encounters. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, where Joash broke down a section of the wall, symbolizing the vulnerability and defeat of Judah. 5. Gate of Ephraim and Corner Gate Specific locations in the wall of Jerusalem that were destroyed, indicating a significant breach in the city's defenses. Teaching Points The Consequences of PrideAmaziah's pride led to his downfall. We must guard against pride in our own lives, recognizing that it can lead to spiritual and relational breaches. The Importance of Humility Humility before God and others can prevent unnecessary conflicts and lead to peace and restoration. The Vulnerability of Sin Just as the walls of Jerusalem were breached, sin can create vulnerabilities in our spiritual defenses. We must remain vigilant and seek God's protection. The Impact of Leadership Decisions The decisions of leaders, like Amaziah, have far-reaching consequences. Wise and godly leadership is crucial for the well-being of a community. Restoration and Rebuilding Even when walls are broken, God offers a path to restoration. We should seek His guidance in rebuilding what has been lost or damaged. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 25:23?2. How does 2 Chronicles 25:23 illustrate the consequences of pride and disobedience? 3. What lessons can we learn from Amaziah's defeat in 2 Chronicles 25:23? 4. How does this verse connect to Proverbs 16:18 about pride before a fall? 5. How can we apply the humility lesson from 2 Chronicles 25:23 today? 6. What role does God's sovereignty play in the events of 2 Chronicles 25:23? 7. What does 2 Chronicles 25:23 reveal about God's sovereignty over Israel's kings? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 25:23 reflect the consequences of pride in leadership? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Chronicles 25:23? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 25? 11. In 2 Chronicles 25:23–24, are there external historical sources that corroborate King Joash of Israel’s conquest, including breaching Jerusalem’s wall and taking treasure from the temple and palace? 12. Who was King Amaziah in the Bible? 13. In 2 Chronicles 25:14-15, why would Amaziah adopt the defeated Edomites' gods after witnessing their apparent failure to protect Edom? 14. Why does 2 Kings 14:3 say Amaziah followed God while 2 Chronicles 25:14 depicts him turning to idols? What Does 2 Chronicles 25:23 Mean There at Beth-shemeshBeth-shemesh (“house of the sun”) sat on the border between Judah and Israel, making it a fitting stage for this civil clash. The battle described in 2 Chronicles 25:21-22 ended here when Amaziah ignored prophetic warning and challenged Jehoash. The text records the outcome both factually and decisively, underscoring that God’s Word is history, not myth. • Joshua 21:16 lists Beth-shemesh as a Levitical town; 1 Samuel 6:13 shows it already known for dramatic divine intervention when the Ark returned from Philistia. • 2 Chronicles 25:7-10 recounts God’s earlier instruction for Amaziah to rely solely on Him, highlighting how disobedience set the stage for defeat. Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz The verse stresses lineage to contrast two monarchs from covenant-related nations now at odds. Scripture plainly states Jehoash “captured Amaziah,” a humiliating reversal for Judah’s king. • 2 Kings 14:13-14 (parallel record) confirms the capture and plundering, reinforcing the accuracy of the Chronicler. • Proverbs 16:18 reminds that “pride goes before destruction,” exactly what we see in Amaziah after his earlier victory over Edom (2 Chronicles 25:14). Then Jehoash brought him to Jerusalem The march to Jerusalem is literal and loaded with symbolism: the northern king parades his southern counterpart into the capital that was supposed to be the center of Yahweh worship. • Deuteronomy 28:36 warns that disobedient kings would be led away; Amaziah experiences a foretaste of covenant curses. • The scene foreshadows later exiles (2 Chronicles 36:17), showing how incremental unfaithfulness invites larger judgments. and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate Jehoash targets the northern wall, the side facing Israel, creating a 600-foot breach (see next section). This was not mere vandalism but a calculated statement: Judah’s defenses are helpless without God. • Nehemiah 3:6 and 12:39 later mention these same gates, indicating the chronicled damage was real and required future repair. • Psalm 127:1 says, “Unless the LORD guards a city, the watchman stays awake in vain,” precisely illustrated by Jerusalem’s toppled fortifications. A section of four hundred cubits Four hundred cubits (approximately 600 feet/180 meters) quantifies the devastation. The Spirit includes the measurement to show: • The breach was large enough to render Jerusalem indefensible. • God’s judgment was neither symbolic nor minimal—He allowed visible, measurable consequences. • Acts 12:23 and 5:5 demonstrate a similar principle in the New Testament: when God judges, the results are concrete and observable. summary 2 Chronicles 25:23 records a literal defeat that sprang from Amaziah’s pride and partial obedience. On the neutral ground of Beth-shemesh, God used Jehoash to humble Judah’s king, then permitted a 400-cubit gap in Jerusalem’s wall to remind the nation that safety rests not in masonry but in fidelity to Him. The verse therefore calls readers to heed God’s warnings, walk in humble dependence, and remember that Scripture’s historical details carry enduring spiritual weight. (23) Jehoahaz.--Several Hebrew MSS. read Ahaziah, as in 2Kings 14:13, with which the rest of the verse agrees: see the Notes there. (See Note on 2Chronicles 21:17.)The corner gate.--So 2Kings 14:13, rightly. Our Hebrew text has, "gate of the turning one," or "gate that turneth;" which would require some word indicating the direction of the turning. (Comp. Ezekiel 8:3, "gate that turneth northward.") Some MSS., and all the versions, agree with Kings. It is merely a matter of different points. (Comp. also 2Chronicles 26:9.) . . . Verse 23. - Joash... took; Hebrew, תָּפַּשׂ, "seized" (as Genesis 39:12), or "caught up" (as Deuteronomy 9:17), or "capture" (as Joshua 8:8). The gate of Ephraim (see Conder's 'Handbook to the Bible,' p. 343). It led out on the north or north-west side of the city. There is very little to identify it with the high gate of Benjamin (see ditto, p. 346). The corner gate. This is not the translation of our Hebrew text (שַׁעַר הַפּונֶה, which, see margin, means "that looketh"), but of the Hebrew text of the parallel (חַפִנָּה); see pp. 343-346 of Conder's 'Handbook to the Bible,' and map facing p. 334, 2nd edit. Four hundred cubits. Probably about a hundred and eighty yards.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew There at Beth-shemesh,שָׁ֑מֶשׁ (šā·meš) Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1053: Beth-shemesh -- 'sun temple', three places in Palestine, also a place in Egypt Jehoash יוֹאָ֣שׁ (yō·w·’āš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3101: Joash king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc captured תָּפַ֛שׂ (tā·p̄aś) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8610: To manipulate, seize, chiefly to capture, wield, to overlay, to use unwarrantably Amaziah אֲמַצְיָ֨הוּ (’ă·maṣ·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 558: Amaziah -- 'Yah is mighty', the name of several Israelites king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Judah, יְהוּדָ֜ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Joash, יוֹאָ֥שׁ (yō·w·’āš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3101: Joash the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jehoahaz. יְהוֹאָחָ֗ז (yə·hō·w·’ā·ḥāz) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3059: Jehoahaz -- 'Yah has grasped', the name of several Israelites Then Jehoash brought him וַיְבִיאֵ֙הוּ֙ (way·ḇî·’ê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to Jerusalem יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel and broke down וַיִּפְרֹ֞ץ (way·yip̄·rōṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6555: To break through the wall בְּחוֹמַ֣ת (bə·ḥō·w·maṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2346: A wall of protection of Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלִַ֗ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel from the Ephraim אֶפְרַ֙יִם֙ (’ep̄·ra·yim) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory Gate מִשַּׁ֤עַר (miš·ša·‘ar) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the Corner הַפּוֹנֶ֔ה (hap·pō·w·neh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6437: To turn, to face, appear, look Gate— שַׁ֣עַר (ša·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate [a section of] four אַרְבַּ֥ע (’ar·ba‘) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 702: Four hundred מֵא֖וֹת (mê·’ō·wṯ) Number - feminine plural Strong's 3967: A hundred cubits. אַמָּֽה׃ (’am·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base Links 2 Chronicles 25:23 NIV2 Chronicles 25:23 NLT 2 Chronicles 25:23 ESV 2 Chronicles 25:23 NASB 2 Chronicles 25:23 KJV 2 Chronicles 25:23 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 25:23 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 25:23 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 25:23 French Bible 2 Chronicles 25:23 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 25:23 Joash king of Israel took Amaziah king (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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