2 Kings 14:1
New International Version
In the second year of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel, Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah began to reign.

New Living Translation
Amaziah son of Joash began to rule over Judah in the second year of the reign of King Jehoash of Israel.

English Standard Version
In the second year of Joash the son of Joahaz, king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, began to reign.

Berean Standard Bible
In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz over Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah.

King James Bible
In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah.

New King James Version
In the second year of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, became king.

New American Standard Bible
In the second year of Joash son of Joahaz king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah became king.

NASB 1995
In the second year of Joash son of Joahaz king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah became king.

NASB 1977
In the second year of Joash son of Joahaz king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah became king.

Legacy Standard Bible
In the second year of Joash son of Joahaz king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah became king.

Amplified Bible
In the second year of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah became king.

Christian Standard Bible
In the second year of Israel’s King Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In the second year of Israel’s King Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah.

American Standard Version
In the second year of Joash son of Joahaz king of Israel began Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah to reign.

Contemporary English Version
Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah in the second year of Jehoash's rule in Israel.

English Revised Version
In the second year of Joash son of Joahaz king of Israel began Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah to reign.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jehoahaz's son King Jehoash was in his second year as king of Israel when King Amaziah, son of Joash of Judah, began to rule.

Good News Translation
In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz as king of Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah

International Standard Version
Amaziah, son of Judah's king Joash, became king during the second year of the reign of Joash, son of king Joahaz of Israel,

Majority Standard Bible
In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz over Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah.

NET Bible
In the second year of the reign of Israel's King Joash son of Joahaz, Joash's son Amaziah became king over Judah.

New Heart English Bible
In the second year of Joash son of Joahaz king of Israel began Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah to reign.

Webster's Bible Translation
In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel, reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah.

World English Bible
In the second year of Joash, son of Joahaz, king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah began to reign.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel, Amaziah son of Joash, king of Judah, has reigned;

Young's Literal Translation
In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel reigned hath Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah;

Smith's Literal Translation
In the second year to Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel, Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah reigned.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the second year of Joas son of Joachaz, king of Israel, reigned Amasias son of Joas king of Juda.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In the second year of Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz, the king of Israel: Amaziah, the son of Jehoash, reigned as king of Judah.

New American Bible
In the second year of Joash, son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel, Amaziah, son of Joash, king of Judah, became king.

New Revised Standard Version
In the second year of King Joash son of Joahaz of Israel, King Amaziah son of Joash of Judah, began to reign.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
IN the second year of Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah, began to reign.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In the second year for Yehoash son of Yahuakhaz, King of Israel, Amutsia, son of Yoash, King of Yehuda, became king.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
In the second year of Joash son of Joahaz king of Israel began Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah to reign.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
In the second year of Joas the son of Joachaz king of Israel, did Amessias also the son of Joas the king of Juda begin to reign.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Amaziah Reigns in Judah
1In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz over Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah. 2He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem.…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 25:1-4
Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly. / As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. ...

2 Kings 12:21
His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place.

2 Kings 13:10-13
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. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and did not turn away from all the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit, but he walked in them. / As for the rest of the acts of Jehoash, along with all his accomplishments and his might, including his war against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? ...

2 Kings 15:1-7
In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Azariah son of Amaziah became king of Judah. / He was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done. ...

2 Kings 13:1-3
In the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash son of Ahaziah over Judah, Jehoahaz son of Jehu became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria seventeen years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD and followed the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit; he did not turn away from them. / So the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them continually into the hands of Hazael king of Aram and his son Ben-hadad.

2 Kings 12:1-3
In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba. / And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days he was instructed by Jehoiada the priest. / Nevertheless, the high places were not removed; the people continued sacrificing and burning incense there.

2 Kings 16:1-2
In the seventeenth year of Pekah son of Remaliah, Ahaz son of Jotham became king of Judah. / Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God.

2 Kings 18:1-3
In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done.

2 Kings 21:1-2
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. His mother’s name was Hephzibah. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD by following the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.

2 Kings 23:31-32
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as his fathers had done.

2 Kings 24:18-19
Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah. / And Zedekiah did evil in the sight of the LORD, just as Jehoiakim had done.

2 Chronicles 24:27
The accounts of the sons of Joash and the many pronouncements about him, and of the restoration of the house of God, are indeed written in the Treatise of the Book of the Kings. And his son Amaziah reigned in his place.

2 Chronicles 26:1-2
All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah. / Uzziah was the one who rebuilt Eloth and restored it to Judah after King Amaziah rested with his fathers.

2 Chronicles 27:1-2
Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerushah daughter of Zadok. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done. In addition, he did not enter the temple of the LORD. But the people still behaved corruptly.

2 Chronicles 28:1-2
Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD. / Instead, he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and even made cast images of the Baals.


Treasury of Scripture

In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah.

A.

2 Kings 14:15
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoash which he did, and his might, and how he fought with Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

2 Kings 13:10
In the thirty and seventh year of Joash king of Judah began Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz to reign over Israel in Samaria, and reigned sixteen years.

reigned Amaziah

1 Chronicles 3:12
Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,

2 Chronicles 25:1
Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.

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2 Kings 14
1. Amaziah's good reign
5. His justice on the murderers of his father
7. His victory over Edom
8. Amaziah, provoking Jehoash, is overcome
15. Jeroboam succeeds Jehoash
17. Amaziah slain by a conspiracy
21. Azariah succeeds him
23. Jeroboam's wicked reign
28. Zachariah succeeds him














In the second year
This phrase sets a chronological marker, situating the events within a specific timeframe. The use of regnal years was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures, providing a framework for historical records. The "second year" indicates a period of transition and continuity, as the reigns of kings were often used to date events. This reflects the biblical emphasis on God's sovereignty over history, orchestrating events according to His divine timeline.

of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel
Jehoash, also known as Joash, was a king of Israel, and his lineage is significant. The mention of "son of Jehoahaz" highlights the dynastic succession, a common theme in the historical books of the Bible. This lineage underscores the covenantal promises God made to the patriarchs, as the kings of Israel and Judah were seen as instruments of God's will. Historically, Jehoash's reign was marked by conflict with Aram and a partial restoration of Israel's borders, reflecting the turbulent political landscape of the time.

Amaziah son of Joash
Amaziah's identity as "son of Joash" connects him to the Davidic line, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant with David. The name "Amaziah" means "Yahweh is mighty," reflecting the theological perspective that the king's authority and success are derived from God. Amaziah's reign is characterized by both faithfulness and failure, illustrating the complex nature of human leadership under divine sovereignty.

became king of Judah
The phrase "became king" signifies a transition of power and the beginning of a new chapter in Judah's history. Judah, the southern kingdom, held a special place in biblical theology due to its association with Jerusalem and the Davidic covenant. The kingship in Judah was not merely a political role but a spiritual one, as the king was expected to lead the people in covenant faithfulness to Yahweh. This highlights the biblical theme of leadership as service to God and His people, with the king acting as a shepherd under God's ultimate authority.

XIV.

THE REIGN OF AMAZIAH IN JUDAH, AND OF JEROBOAM II IN ISRAEL.

(1-17) THE REIGN OF AMAZIAH. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 25)

(2) Jehoaddan.--The Hebrew text, which is supported by the LXX., has Jehoaddin (perhaps, "Jehovah is delight;" comp. Isaiah 47:8, and the Divine name Naaman).

Verse 1. - In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz King of Israel reigned Amaziah the son of Joash King of Judah. Again the chronology is defective. If Joash of Israel ascended the throne in the thirty-seventh year of Joash of Judah (2 Kings 13:10), and the latter reigned forty years (2 Kings 12:1), Amaziah cannot have become king till the fourth or fifth year of the Israelitish Joash, instead of the second. The ordinary explanation of commentators is a double accession; but this is unsatisfactory. It is best to allow that the chronology of the later half of the Israelite kingdom is in confusion.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
In the second
שְׁתַּ֔יִם (šə·ta·yim)
Number - fd
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

year
בִּשְׁנַ֣ת (biš·naṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8141: A year

of the reign
מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Jehoash
לְיוֹאָ֥שׁ (lə·yō·w·’āš)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3101: Joash

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jehoahaz
יוֹאָחָ֖ז (yō·w·’ā·ḥāz)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3099: Jehoahaz -- Joahaz

over Israel,
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

Amaziah
אֲמַצְיָ֥הוּ (’ă·maṣ·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 558: Amaziah -- 'Yah is mighty', the name of several Israelites

son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Joash
יוֹאָ֖שׁ (yō·w·’āš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3101: Joash

became king
מָלַ֛ךְ (mā·laḵ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

of Judah.
יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites


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