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He 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 25:24? 2. How does 2 Chronicles 25:24 illustrate consequences of disobedience to God's commands? 3. What lessons can we learn from Amaziah's actions in 2 Chronicles 25:24? 4. How does 2 Chronicles 25:24 connect with God's justice throughout Scripture? 5. How can we apply the warnings in 2 Chronicles 25:24 to our lives? 6. What role does humility play in avoiding the pitfalls seen in 2 Chronicles 25:24? 7. Why did King Joash take the gold and silver from the temple in 2 Chronicles 25:24? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 25:24 reflect on the consequences of pride and disobedience? 9. What does 2 Chronicles 25:24 reveal about the political dynamics between Judah and Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 25? 11. How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)? 12. (1 Chronicles 13:13) Why is Obed-edom blessed for housing the Ark even though Uzza was killed for a seemingly minor infraction involving the same object? 13. How long did Jehoiachin reign? (2 Kings 24:8 vs. 2 Chronicles 36:9) 14. Why are the census figures in 1 Chronicles 21:5 different from those in 2 Samuel 24:9? Discussion Questions 1. How does Amaziah's account illustrate the dangers of pride and turning away from God? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our initial faithfulness to God remains consistent throughout our lives? 3. How does the leadership of a nation or community impact its spiritual and material well-being? 4. What does the plundering of the temple and royal palace signify about the spiritual state of Judah at the time? 5. How can we apply the lessons from Amaziah's life to our own leadership roles, whether in family, work, or community? 2 Chronicles 25 Bible Study Questions 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 25:24 NIV 2 Chronicles 25:24 NLT 2 Chronicles 25:24 ESV 2 Chronicles 25:24 NASB 2 Chronicles 25:24 KJV 2 Chronicles 25:24 Commentaries Bible Hub