Berean Study Bible Amaziah Reigns in JudahHe succeeded his father Joash as king of Judah at an age suited for active rule and military leadership. His accession continued the Davidic line in Jerusalem during a time when Judah remained vulnerable to both internal corruption and pressure from neighboring nations. 2Ki 18:2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king… and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His long reign included victories over Edom, conflict with Israel, and a later decline brought on by pride and idolatry. Jerusalem remained the seat of his government and the center of worship at the temple. 2Ki 14:2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king,… His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem. Jehoaddan’s identification connects Amaziah’s family to the capital of Judah, where the royal house and temple worship shaped the life of the nation. 2Ki 15:2 He was sixteen years old when he became king,… And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, Amaziah began his reign in obedience to God’s commands, maintaining the worship and standards expected of Judah’s king. His conduct outwardly aligned with the law of the LORD and brought a measure of order to the kingdom. 2Ki 18:3 And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD,… but not wholeheartedly. His obedience lacked full devotion to God. Though he initially acted rightly, his loyalty proved divided, and after defeating Edom he later adopted the gods of the defeated people. Amaziah’s reign shows that outward reform cannot replace a heart fully committed to the LORD. 1Ki 11:4 For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart… As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah first secured his authority over Judah, ensuring that the throne and military were firmly under his control before acting against those responsible for his father’s death. 2Ki 14:5 As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp,… Amaziah executed the servants He brought judgment on the conspirators, both to avenge King Joash and to establish order at the beginning of his own reign. 2Sa 4:8-12 They brought the head of Ish-bosheth to David at Hebron… who had murdered his father the king. Joash had been assassinated by his own officials after years of spiritual and political decline. Amaziah’s punishment of the murderers removed an immediate threat to the throne and upheld the king’s responsibility to administer justice. 2Ki 12:20-21 And the servants of Joash rose up and… Yet he did not put their sons to death, After executing the officials who had murdered his father Joash, Amaziah spared their children. Rather than removing entire families to secure his throne, he limited punishment to those personally guilty of the crime. 2Ki 14:6 Yet he did not put the sons of the murderers to death… but acted according to what is written in the Law, His judgment followed God’s command rather than the practices of surrounding kingdoms, where relatives could be killed for another person’s offense. Deu 17:18-20 When he is seated on his royal throne, he must write… in the Book of Moses, Israel’s covenant law provided the standard by which the king was to govern and administer justice. Jos 8:31 just as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded the Israelites. He built it according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses: “an altar of uncut stones on which no iron tool has been used.” And on it they offered burnt offerings to the LORD… where the LORD commanded: The command carried God’s own authority and governed even the actions of the king. Deu 4:14 At that time the LORD commanded me to teach you… “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.” Guilt and punishment belonged to the individual offender. Amaziah’s restraint upheld the justice required by the Law, though his later reign would reveal failures in his own obedience to the LORD. Deu 24:16 Fathers shall not be put to death for their children,…
Amaziah’s VictoriesAmaziah prepared Judah for war as tensions with Edom increased. As king, he bore responsibility for the defense of the southern kingdom. 2Ch 11:1 When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem, he mobilized… and assigned them according to their families The men were organized within the established family and tribal order, preserving accountability and unity among those called to serve. Num 1:2 “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel… to commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Judah’s army was arranged under recognized leaders so that a large force could be directed effectively in battle. 1Ch 27:1 This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families… And he numbered those twenty years of age or older Men of military age were counted for service, reflecting the nation’s longstanding practice of requiring able-bodied adult men to defend the land. Num 1:3 You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years old… throughout Judah and Benjamin These were the tribes that remained loyal to David’s house after the kingdom divided, forming the kingdom of Judah. 2Ch 15:9 And he assembled all Judah and Benjamin, … and found 300,000 chosen men Amaziah had a substantial force of trained and capable soldiers available for the coming campaign. 2Ch 17:14 These are their numbers according to the houses… able to serve in the army, bearing the spear and shield. They were equipped for close combat and defense, prepared to fight on behalf of Judah. 1Ch 12:8 Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold… He also hired 100,000 mighty men of valor from Israel Amaziah supplemented Judah’s army with seasoned soldiers from the northern kingdom. Though Israel and Judah remained divided politically and spiritually, Amaziah treated Israel’s troops as a practical military resource. His reliance on foreign forces, however, would prove contrary to God’s direction for Judah. 2Sa 10:6 When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench… for a hundred talents of silver. The payment represented a major expense from Judah’s treasury, showing Amaziah’s determination to secure a stronger army through wealth and human strength. 2Ki 23:33 And Pharaoh Neco imprisoned Jehoahaz at Riblah… But a man of God came to him and said, God sent an unnamed prophet to confront Amaziah’s military plans before Judah went to war. The king had hired soldiers from the northern kingdom, but the prophet brought God’s command against relying on them. 1Ki 13:1 Suddenly, as Jeroboam was standing beside the altar… “O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you, Amaziah had enlisted one hundred thousand warriors from Israel for his campaign against Edom. Their military strength could not compensate for their nation’s rebellion against God. 2Ch 11:4 ‘You are not to go up and fight against your brothers.’… for the LORD is not with Israel— The northern kingdom had persisted in idolatry and false worship. God’s judgment on Israel meant that Judah could not expect His blessing through an alliance with its army. Num 14:42 Do not go up, lest you be struck down by your enemies… not with any of the Ephraimites. Ephraim, the leading northern tribe, represented the kingdom of Israel as a whole. Its influence had become associated with the northern kingdom’s continued departure from the worship of the LORD. Hos 4:17 Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone! Even if you go and fight bravely in battle, Amaziah had assembled Judah’s army and hired 100,000 warriors from the northern kingdom of Israel for his campaign against Edom. A man of God warned him not to rely on these troops, since the Lord was not with Israel at that time. Courage, preparation, and military strength could not secure success apart from God’s approval. 2Ch 32:7-8 Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid… God will overthrow you before the enemy, If Amaziah proceeded with the Israelite mercenaries, his army would be defeated despite its size and readiness. The outcome of the campaign rested with God, not with Amaziah’s military resources or personal resolve. Deu 28:25 The LORD will cause you to be defeated before your enemies.… for God has power to help and power to overthrow.” God could give Judah victory over Edom if Amaziah obeyed, or bring defeat if he ignored the warning. His authority extends over kings, armies, and nations, granting help or bringing judgment according to His purpose. 1Sa 2:6-8 The LORD brings death and gives life; He brings down… Amaziah asked the man of God, As he prepared for war against Edom, Amaziah received instruction from a prophet sent by God. The king had already hired soldiers from the northern kingdom, despite God’s warning that He was not with Israel. 2Ki 3:11 But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD… “What should I do about the hundred talents I have given to the troops of Israel?” Amaziah had paid a large sum to enlist one hundred thousand Israelite warriors. His concern showed that he was weighing the financial loss against obedience to God’s command. 2Ch 16:2-3 So Asa withdrew the silver and gold from the treasuries… And the man of God replied, The prophet answered with the authority of God, directing Amaziah away from reliance on hired forces and toward trust in the Lord. 2Ki 3:14 Then Elisha said, “As surely as the LORD of Hosts lives,… “The LORD is able to give you much more than this.” The money Amaziah would lose was insignificant compared with God’s power to provide victory and blessing. Obedience required him to dismiss the Israelite troops and leave the outcome in God’s hands. Eph 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all… So Amaziah dismissed the troops who had come to him from Ephraim Amaziah had hired one hundred thousand warriors from Israel for his campaign against Edom, but a man of God warned him not to take them into battle because the Lord was not with Israel. Though he had already paid them, Amaziah chose to obey God rather than depend on a larger army. Jdg 7:2-8 Then the LORD said to Gideon, “You have too many men… and sent them home. Sending them away cost Amaziah both money and military support, yet he trusted that God could give Judah victory without Israel’s assistance. The decision also exposed the strained relationship between Judah and the northern kingdom. 2Ki 14:10 You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart… And they were furious with Judah The Israelite soldiers lost the prospect of battle, plunder, and honor after being dismissed. Their anger reflected resentment toward Judah and the long-standing division between the two kingdoms. 2Sa 19:41-43 Soon all the men of Israel came to the king and asked,… and returned home in great anger. Their resentment did not end with their departure. On their return, they attacked Judean towns, killing people and taking spoil, showing the danger created by the continuing hostility between Israel and Judah. 2Sa 20:1-2 Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite,… Amaziah, however, summoned his strength Amaziah, king of Judah and son of Joash, prepared himself for decisive action after establishing his rule. His resolve led him to confront Edom, a long-standing rival descended from Esau. 1Sa 30:6 And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke… and led his troops to the Valley of Salt, He marched south to the Valley of Salt near the Dead Sea, a harsh but strategically important region on the border of Edom. 2Ki 14:7 Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.… where he struck down 10,000 men of Seir, Amaziah’s army defeated 10,000 Edomite soldiers from the land of Seir, demonstrating Judah’s military strength and restoring control over territory contested between Judah and Edom. 1Ki 11:15-16 Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander… and the army of Judah also captured 10,000 men alive. After defeating Edom in the Valley of Salt, Amaziah’s forces took a large number of prisoners from the people of Seir, the mountainous homeland of the Edomites, descendants of Esau. The victory demonstrated Judah’s military strength and God’s help in the campaign. 2Ki 14:7 Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.… They took them to the top of a cliff The captives were brought to a high rocky place, likely within Edomite territory. Such terrain offered natural strongholds and commanding positions in the region. Luk 4:29 They got up, drove Him out of the town, and… and threw them down so that all were dashed to pieces. Judah’s soldiers put the prisoners to death with severe brutality. The account records the harsh judgment carried out against Edom, a longtime enemy of Judah, while also showing the violence common in ancient warfare. 2Ki 8:12 “Why is my lord weeping?” asked Hazael. …… Meanwhile the troops that Amaziah had dismissed from battle Amaziah had released the 100,000 Israelite mercenaries after a man of God warned that the Lord was not with Israel. Though Amaziah forfeited the money paid for their service, he obeyed God rather than relying on added military strength. Jdg 7:3 Now, therefore, proclaim in the hearing of the men:… raided the cities of Judah, Angry over their dismissal and loss of expected spoils, the Israelite troops turned against Judah instead of returning peacefully home. Their attack exposed the continuing hostility between the divided kingdoms. 2Ch 28:18 The Philistines had also raided the cities… from Samaria to Beth-horon. The raiders struck towns across Judah’s northern frontier, from the region of Samaria toward Beth-horon, a strategic area near the border between Israel and Judah. Jos 16:3 Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites… They struck down 3,000 people The raid brought serious loss of life to Judah’s communities, showing the destructive consequences of Israel’s rebellion against God and aggression toward their brethren. Exo 32:28 The Levites did as Moses commanded, and that day… and carried off a great deal of plunder. The soldiers seized wealth and supplies from the towns they attacked, adding economic loss to the human cost of the raid. 2Ch 14:14-15 and attacked all the cities around Gerar,…
Amaziah Rebuked for IdolatryAmaziah had led Judah’s army against Edom and won a decisive victory. God had granted success after Amaziah dismissed the hired Israelite soldiers in obedience to His command. 2Ki 14:7 Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt.… he brought back the gods of the Seirites, Instead of recognizing the Lord who had given Judah victory, Amaziah carried home the idols of the defeated Edomites from Mount Seir. Deu 7:25-26 You must burn up the images of their gods; do not covet… set them up as his own gods, The king adopted gods that had proved powerless to save Edom, abandoning the exclusive worship the Lord required of Judah’s ruler. 1Ki 12:28-30 After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves… bowed before them, Amaziah personally gave honor and submission to these idols, turning from the God who had preserved him in battle. Isa 44:17 From the rest he makes a god, his graven image.… and burned sacrifices to them. By offering sacrifices to foreign gods, Amaziah committed open idolatry and invited God’s judgment upon himself and the kingdom. Psa 106:37-38 They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to demons.… Therefore the anger of the LORD burned against Amaziah, After defeating Edom, Amaziah brought home the gods of the people he had conquered and worshiped them. His actions rejected the LORD who had given Judah victory and violated the covenant demand that Israel serve no other gods. 1Ki 11:9-10 Now the LORD grew angry with Solomon, because his heart… and He sent him a prophet, Rather than bringing immediate judgment, the LORD sent a messenger to confront Amaziah’s sin and call him to account. 2Sa 12:1 Then the LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he arrived,… who said, “Why have you sought this people’s gods, Amaziah had turned to gods belonging to a defeated nation, choosing idols over the God who had delivered him. Jer 2:11-13 Has a nation ever changed its gods? (Yet they are not gods…)… which could not deliver them from your hand?” The Edomite gods had proved powerless to save their own worshipers. Amaziah’s idolatry was therefore both rebellious and irrational, dishonoring the LORD whose power had given him victory. 2Ki 18:33-35 Has the god of any nation ever delivered his land… While he was still speaking, Amaziah cut off the prophet’s rebuke before it was finished, showing that he would not tolerate further correction concerning his idolatry. Mat 17:5 While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped… the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? He dismissed the prophet’s authority and treated God’s warning as an unwanted intrusion into royal affairs. Amo 7:12-13 And Amaziah said to Amos, “Go away, you seer!… Stop! Why be struck down?” Amaziah threatened the prophet with death, revealing the hardness of heart that had led him to adopt the gods of Edom. 1Ki 22:24-27 Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah… So the prophet stopped, Having delivered God’s warning, the prophet did not continue against the king’s command. Amo 7:16 Now, therefore, hear the word of the LORD. You say:… but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, The prophet announced that Amaziah’s judgment was now certain. His military success over Edom had been followed by pride and apostasy, and God would bring his reign to ruin. 2Ch 22:7 Ahaziah’s downfall came from God when he went to visit… because you have done this and have not heeded my advice.” Amaziah’s worship of foreign gods and refusal to receive correction exposed his rejection of the Lord. His later defeat by Israel and death in a conspiracy would fulfill this judgment. Jer 25:8-11 Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says:…
Jehoash Defeats AmaziahAfter defeating Edom, Amaziah sought advice before acting against Israel. His growing confidence and resentment over Israelite troops who had raided Judean towns after being dismissed likely contributed to his decision. 1Ki 12:6 Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders… and sent word to the king of Israel Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu. Jehoash ruled the northern kingdom and belonged to Jehu’s dynasty, which had replaced Ahab’s house in Israel. The two kingdoms remained divided and often hostile despite their shared ancestry and worship of the Lord. 2Ki 13:10 In the thirty-seventh year of the reign of Joash over Judah… “Come, let us meet face to face,” he said. Amaziah issued a challenge that amounted to a call for war. Rather than remaining content with his victory over Edom, he pursued a conflict with Israel that would soon bring humiliation and defeat to Judah. 2Ki 14:8 Then Amaziah sent messengers to the king of Israel… But Jehoash king of Israel replied to Amaziah king of Judah: Jehoash, also called Joash, ruled the northern kingdom of Israel, while Amaziah ruled Judah from Jerusalem. After Amaziah defeated Edom, he challenged Israel, likely seeking to expand his influence. Jehoash answered with a warning meant to expose the imbalance between their kingdoms and discourage war. 2Ki 14:8-10 Then Amaziah sent messengers to the king of Israel… “A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, Jehoash pictured Amaziah as a lowly thistle and himself as a towering cedar. The comparison rebuked Amaziah’s pride and portrayed his challenge as reckless after a limited military success. Jdg 9:8-15 One day the trees set out to anoint a king for themselves.… ‘Give your daughter to my son in marriage.’ The imagined request treated the thistle as though it were equal to the cedar. Jehoash used the picture to show that Amaziah was demanding recognition and standing beyond what his strength justified. 2Ch 18:1 Now Jehoshaphat had an abundance of riches and honor,… Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle. The wild beast represents the force that would crush Amaziah’s ambitions. Jehoash warned that Amaziah’s pride would lead to defeat, which occurred when Judah went to battle against Israel at Beth-shemesh. 2Ki 14:11-14 But Amaziah would not listen, so Jehoash king of Israel… You have said, ‘Look, I have defeated Edom,’ Amaziah had won a major victory over Edom, killing many of its soldiers and taking captives. Rather than recognizing God’s help, he allowed the triumph to feed his ambition and confidence. 2Ki 14:10 You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart… and your heart has become proud and boastful. His success produced arrogance instead of gratitude. Amaziah began to act as though his strength and military achievements gave him reason to challenge the northern kingdom. Deu 8:14 then your heart will become proud, and you will forget… Now stay at home. Jehoash, king of Israel, warned Amaziah not to seek another war. Judah had no need to provoke Israel, and Amaziah would have been wiser to govern his own kingdom rather than pursue glory through conflict. 1Ki 12:24 this is what the LORD says: ‘You are not to go up and fight… Why should you stir up trouble so that you fall—you and Judah with you?” Jehoash warned that Amaziah’s pride would bring disaster upon both the king and his people. Amaziah refused the warning, marched against Israel, and Judah was defeated at Beth-shemesh. Jos 22:20 Was not Achan son of Zerah unfaithful… But Amaziah would not listen, Judah’s king had already been warned by a prophet after bringing Edomite idols into Judah. His refusal to receive correction revealed a hardened commitment to his own course. 2Ki 17:14 But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks… for this had come from God The Lord sovereignly gave Amaziah over to the consequences of his rebellion. His defeat was not an accident of politics or military strength but divine judgment. 2Ch 10:15 So the king did not listen to the people… in order to deliver them into the hand of Jehoash, Jehoash, king of Israel, became the instrument through whom God humbled Amaziah and Judah. The conflict between the divided kingdoms exposed Judah’s spiritual failure. 2Ki 14:11-14 But Amaziah would not listen, so Jehoash king of Israel… because they had sought the gods of Edom. After defeating Edom, Amaziah adopted the gods of the people he had conquered. By forsaking exclusive devotion to the Lord, he brought judgment upon himself and his kingdom. 2Ch 28:23 He sacrificed to the gods of Damascus, who had… So Jehoash king of Israel advanced, Jehoash, also called Joash, ruled the northern kingdom of Israel during Amaziah’s reign in Judah. After Amaziah challenged him, Jehoash led Israel’s forces south to meet Judah in battle. 2Ki 14:11 But Amaziah would not listen, so Jehoash king of Israel… and he and Amaziah king of Judah faced each other Amaziah had acted proudly after his victory over Edom and refused Jehoash’s warning to remain at home. The two kings met in open conflict, bringing the divided kingdoms into war against one another. 2Ki 14:8 Then Amaziah sent messengers to the king of Israel… at Beth-shemesh in Judah. Beth-shemesh stood in Judah near the Philistine border and provided a strategic setting for the battle. There Judah was defeated, Amaziah was captured, and Jehoash later broke down part of Jerusalem’s wall and carried away treasures from the temple and palace. Jos 15:10 The border curled westward from Baalah to Mount Seir… And Judah was routed before Israel, Amaziah’s challenge to Jehoash ended in a decisive defeat at Beth-shemesh. Judah’s earlier victory over Edom had fostered pride in the king, and his refusal to heed God’s warning brought the judgment he had been told to expect. Israel, the northern kingdom, overcame Judah despite Judah’s larger confidence and military preparation. 2Ki 14:12 And Judah was routed before Israel, and… and every man fled to his own home. Judah’s army broke apart and retreated without order, leaving Amaziah exposed to capture. The defeat brought shame upon Judah and demonstrated that military strength could not preserve a king who had turned from the Lord. 1Sa 4:10 So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated… There at Beth-shemesh, Beth-shemesh stood in Judah near the Philistine border and was assigned to the Levites, Israel’s priestly tribe. Its position in the western foothills made it a natural setting for conflict between Judah and the northern kingdom. 2Ki 14:11 But Amaziah would not listen, so Jehoash king of Israel… Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, Amaziah had challenged Jehoash to battle despite Jehoash’s warning. Judah’s defeat exposed the destructive consequences of Amaziah’s pride and brought the Davidic king under Israel’s power. 2Ki 25:6-7 The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up… the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz. Amaziah belonged to the royal line of David through his father Joash and grandfather Jehoahaz. Though the dynasty continued, its kings remained accountable to God for their conduct. 2Ki 13:9-10 And Jehoahaz rested with his fathers and was buried… Then Jehoash brought him to Jerusalem Bringing the captive king to his own capital publicly demonstrated Israel’s victory and Judah’s humiliation. Jdg 1:7 Then Adoni-bezek said, “Seventy kings… and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate— Jehoash damaged a major section of Jerusalem’s defenses, leaving the city exposed and showing that Judah could not resist him. 2Ki 25:10 And the whole army of the Chaldeans under… a section of four hundred cubits. The breach extended about six hundred feet, a substantial opening that marked the severity of Judah’s defeat. 2Ki 14:13 There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured… He took all the gold and silver Joash’s victory over Amaziah was marked by the seizure of Judah’s wealth, displaying Israel’s dominance and leaving Jerusalem weakened and humiliated. 2Ki 16:8 Ahaz also took the silver and gold found in the house… and all the articles found in the house of God Sacred vessels from the temple were carried away, adding religious disgrace to Judah’s military defeat. 2Ki 24:13 As the LORD had declared, Nebuchadnezzar also carried off… with Obed-edom The temple treasures were apparently under the care of Obed-edom or his household, who served in responsibilities connected with the sanctuary. 2Sa 6:11 Thus the ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-edom… and in the treasuries of the royal palace, Joash also stripped the royal treasury, diminishing Amaziah’s resources and authority. 2Ki 18:15 Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found… as well as some hostages. Members of Judah’s leading families were taken to secure Amaziah’s submission and discourage further resistance. Dan 1:3-6 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his court… Then he returned to Samaria. Joash returned to Israel’s capital with the spoils of war, having established his superiority over Judah. 2Ki 14:14 He took all the gold and silver and all the articles…
The Death of AmaziahAmaziah, son of Joash, succeeded his father in the Davidic line and ruled Judah during a period of conflict with the northern kingdom. 2Ki 14:1 In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz… lived for fifteen years After Jehoash’s death, Amaziah continued to reign for fifteen years despite Judah’s humiliation in Jerusalem. 2Ki 14:17 Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah lived for fifteen years… after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel. Jehoash had defeated Amaziah, captured him, and taken treasures from the temple and palace, but his death removed Israel’s immediate dominance over Judah. 2Ki 13:13 And Jehoash rested with his fathers, and Jeroboam succeeded… As for the rest of the acts of Amaziah, Amaziah’s reign included early obedience in administering justice, military success against Edom, defeat by Israel, and later idolatry that brought judgment on Judah. His final years ended in conspiracy and assassination at Lachish. 2Ki 14:18 As for the rest of the acts of Amaziah… from beginning to end, The record encompassed his reign from his accession after the death of Joash to his death at the hands of conspirators. 2Ch 12:15 Now the acts of Rehoboam, from first to last, … are they not written in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel? The royal chronicles preserved a fuller account of the kings of both kingdoms and served as a historical record consulted by the biblical writer. 2Ch 20:34 As for the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat… From the time that Amaziah turned from following the LORD, Amaziah’s earlier obedience had been incomplete, and his later apostasy brought his reign into open decline. Having rejected the LORD after his victory over Edom, he lost the spiritual and political stability that had marked the beginning of his rule. 2Ch 24:17-18 After the death of Jehoiada, however, the officials… a conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, Opposition arose within the capital, where his failures in war and unfaithfulness to God had undermined confidence in his leadership. 2Ki 14:19-20 And conspirators plotted against Amaziah in Jerusalem… and he fled to Lachish. Lachish was one of Judah’s strongest fortified cities, but its defenses could not secure Amaziah’s throne or his life. 1Ki 11:40 Solomon therefore sought to kill Jeroboam.… But men were sent after him to Lachish, The conspirators pursued him beyond Jerusalem, determined to remove him permanently. 2Sa 3:26-27 As soon as Joab had left David, he sent messengers… and they killed him there. Amaziah’s assassination ended a reign weakened by rebellion against the LORD and conflict within Judah. 2Ki 9:27-28 When King Ahaziah of Judah saw this, he fled up the road…… They carried him back on horses After Amaziah was assassinated at Lachish, his body was returned to Jerusalem on horses. Though his reign ended in judgment and conspiracy, he was brought back to Judah for burial. 2Ki 14:20 They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem… and buried him with his fathers Amaziah was laid in the royal burial place among the kings of David’s line, preserving his place within Judah’s royal house. 2Ki 9:28 Then his servants carried him by chariot to Jerusalem… in the City of Judah. Jerusalem, the capital of Judah and seat of David’s dynasty, remained the burial city of its kings. 2Ch 27:9 And Jotham rested with his fathers and was buried.… This is a draft of the Berean Study Bible. Please send all comments and recommendations to bereanstudybible@aol.com. Bible Hub |
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