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. 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? Discussion Questions 1. What can we learn from Amaziah's defeat about the dangers of pride and overconfidence in our own lives?2. How does the breach in Jerusalem's wall symbolize spiritual vulnerabilities, and what steps can we take to fortify our spiritual defenses? 3. In what ways can humility before God and others prevent conflicts and lead to peace in our relationships? 4. How do the decisions of leaders impact the spiritual and physical well-being of a community, and what qualities should we look for in godly leadership? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced a "breach" in your life. How did you seek God's help in restoring and rebuilding what was lost?1. How does Amaziah's initial righteousness contribute to his early success as king? 2. What does Amaziah's decision to spare the children of his father's murderers reveal about him? 3. Discuss the significance of Amaziah's decision to dismiss the Israelite troops despite financial loss. How does this decision resonate in today's world? 4. Why did the dismissed Israelite soldiers raid towns in Judah, and what can we learn from their actions? 5. How does Amaziah's transition to worshipping the gods of Edom reflect his spiritual downfall? 6. What lessons can we learn from Amaziah's reaction to the warning of the prophet against his idolatry? 7. How might pride have contributed to Amaziah's challenge to King Jehoash? 8. How does Jehoash's response to Amaziah's challenge demonstrate wisdom? 9. Discuss the consequences of Amaziah's defeat to Jehoash. How could this situation have been avoided? 10. In what ways did Amaziah's choices lead to his eventual assassination? 11. How can we apply the lessons learned from Amaziah's life to our current lives? 12. What can we learn from the change in Amaziah's heart during his reign? 13. How does Amaziah's story show the importance of humility in spiritual leadership? 14. In today's world, what could be seen as parallel to Amaziah's idolatry? 15. Discuss the role of obedience and faith in the Christian journey using Amaziah's story as a reference. 16. What does Amaziah's life teach us about the dangers of pride and self-sufficiency? 17. How can we guard ourselves from the influences that led Amaziah astray? 18. How does Amaziah's story illustrate the consequences of disregarding prophetic warnings? 19. Discuss the importance of making alliances and partnerships that are in line with God's will. 20. How can we maintain our faith and obedience to God in times of success and abundance, as seen in Amaziah's early reign? 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 Commentaries Bible Hub |



