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8 Then Amaziah (YHWH is mighty) sent messengers to the king of Israel (he wrestles with God) Jehoash (given by the Lord) son of Jehoahaz (YHWH has seized), the son of Jehu (YHWH is He). “Come, let us meet face to face,” he said. 9 But Jehoash (given by the Lord) king of Israel (he wrestles with God) replied to Amaziah (YHWH is mighty) king of Judah (praised): “A thistle in Lebanon (whiteness) sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, ‘Give your daughter to my son in marriage.’ Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle. 10 You have indeed defeated Edom (red), and your heart has become proud. Glory in that and stay at home. Why should you stir up trouble so that you fall—you and Judah (praised) with you?” 11 But Amaziah (YHWH is mighty) would not listen, so Jehoash (given by the Lord) king of Israel (he wrestles with God) advanced. He and King Amaziah of Judah (praised) faced each other at Beth-shemesh (house of the sun) in Judah. 12 And Judah (praised) was routed before Israel (he wrestles with God), and every man fled to his home. 2 Kings 14:8-12, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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