You have indeed defeated Edom, 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 with you?" You have indeed defeated EdomThis phrase acknowledges the military success of Amaziah, king of Judah, over Edom. Historically, Edom was a neighboring nation often in conflict with Israel and Judah. The Hebrew root for "defeated" is "נכה" (nakah), which implies a decisive strike or blow. This victory could have been seen as a divine favor, yet it also sets the stage for Amaziah's pride, a common biblical theme where human success leads to arrogance. and now you are arrogant
The Hebrew word for "arrogant" is "גבה" (gābah), which means to be high or exalted. This reflects a spiritual and moral warning against pride, a sin frequently condemned in Scripture. Proverbs 16:18 warns, "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." Amaziah's arrogance is a cautionary tale about the dangers of letting success lead to self-exaltation. Glory in your victory
The term "glory" here is derived from the Hebrew "כבוד" (kavod), which means weight or honor. While it is natural to take pride in achievements, the biblical perspective encourages giving glory to God rather than oneself. This phrase suggests a temporary, earthly glory that contrasts with the eternal glory that comes from God. but stay at home
This advice is practical and wise, urging Amaziah to be content with his victory and not seek further conflict. The Hebrew "שב" (shuv) means to return or remain, emphasizing the importance of knowing when to cease from striving. It reflects a broader biblical principle of contentment and peace, as seen in Philippians 4:11, where Paul speaks of being content in all circumstances. Why should you stir up trouble
The phrase "stir up trouble" comes from the Hebrew "עכר" (akar), meaning to disturb or bring calamity. This is a rhetorical question highlighting the futility and danger of unnecessary conflict. It serves as a warning against provoking others and the potential consequences of such actions, aligning with Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemakers." and fall—you and Judah with you
The word "fall" in Hebrew is "נפל" (naphal), which signifies a downfall or collapse. This is a prophetic warning of the potential consequences of Amaziah's pride and ambition, not just for himself but for the entire nation of Judah. It underscores the biblical principle that leaders' actions can have widespread repercussions, as seen in the accounts of other kings throughout the books of Kings and Chronicles. Persons / Places / Events 1. AmaziahKing of Judah who became overconfident after defeating Edom. His pride led him to challenge Israel, which resulted in his downfall. 2. EdomA nation defeated by Amaziah, which led to his prideful challenge against Israel. 3. JudahThe southern kingdom of Israel, ruled by Amaziah, which suffered due to his prideful actions. 4. JehoashKing of Israel who warned Amaziah against his prideful challenge and ultimately defeated him. 5. IsraelThe northern kingdom, which was challenged by Amaziah and emerged victorious in the conflict. Teaching Points The Danger of PridePride can lead to overconfidence and poor decision-making, as seen in Amaziah's challenge to Israel. Heeding Wise CounselJehoash's warning to Amaziah serves as a reminder to listen to wise advice and avoid unnecessary conflicts. Consequences of ArroganceAmaziah's account illustrates that arrogance can lead to personal and communal downfall. The Importance of HumilityEmbracing humility can prevent the pitfalls of pride and align us with God's grace. Learning from HistoryReflecting on past mistakes, like Amaziah's, can guide us in making better choices today. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Amaziah's pride after defeating Edom serve as a warning for us in our personal victories? 2. In what ways can we ensure that we are heeding wise counsel in our lives, as Jehoash attempted to provide for Amaziah? 3. How can the principle of humility, as taught in James 4:6, be applied in our daily interactions and decision-making? 4. What are some modern-day examples of pride leading to downfall, and how can we learn from them to avoid similar outcomes? 5. How can reflecting on the account of Amaziah help us in understanding the importance of aligning our actions with God's will? Connections to Other Scriptures Proverbs 16:18This verse warns that pride precedes destruction, which is exemplified in Amaziah's account. 1 Corinthians 10:12Advises believers to be cautious when they think they stand firm, lest they fall, paralleling Amaziah's overconfidence. James 4:6Highlights that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, a principle evident in Amaziah's downfall. 2 Chronicles 25Provides a parallel account of Amaziah's reign, offering additional insights into his character and actions. Galatians 6:3Warns against self-deception in thinking oneself to be something when they are not, reflecting Amaziah's inflated self-view. People Ahaziah, Amaziah, Amittai, Azariah, David, Edomites, Hepher, Jehoaddan, Jehoahaz, Jehoash, Jehu, Jeroboam, Joahaz, Joash, Jonah, Nebat, Zachariah, ZechariahPlaces Beth-shemesh, Corner Gate, Damascus, Edom, Elath, Ephraim Gate, Gath-hepher, Hamath, Israel, Jerusalem, Joktheel, Lachish, Lebanon, Lebo-hamath, Samaria, Sea of the Arabah, Sela, Syria, Valley of SaltTopics Abide, Arrogant, Boast, Cause, Causes, Certainly, Contend, Content, Danger, Defeated, Downfall, Edom, Enjoy, Evil, Fall, Fallen, Glory, Harm, Hast, Heart, Home, Honoured, Hurt, Indeed, Judah, Lift, Lifted, Meddle, Misfortune, Overcome, Proud, Provoke, Putting, Shouldest, Shouldst, Smitten, Stay, Stir, Struck, Tarry, Therein, Thereof, Thyself, Trouble, Uplifted, VictoryDictionary of Bible Themes 2 Kings 14:10 5793 arrogance 2 Kings 14:1-22 5366 king 2 Kings 14:7-14 7245 Judah, kingdom of 2 Kings 14:9-10 5438 parables
8804 pride, examples 2 Kings 14:9-15 5607 warfare, examples Library The Prophet Amos.
GENERAL PRELIMINARY REMARKS. It will not be necessary to extend our preliminary remarks on the prophet Amos, since on the main point--viz., the circumstances under which he appeared as a prophet--the introduction to the prophecies of Hosea may be regarded as having been written for those of Amos also. For, according to the inscription, they belong to the same period at which Hosea's prophetic ministry began, viz., the latter part of the reign of Jeroboam II., and after Uzziah had ascended the …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old TestamentThe Prophet Jonah.
It has been asserted without any sufficient reason, that Jonah is older than Hosea, Joel, Amos, and Obadiah,--that he is the oldest among the prophets whose written monuments have been preserved to us. The passage in 2 Kings xiv. 25, where it is said, that Jonah, the son of Amittai the prophet, prophesied to Jeroboam the happy success of his arms, and the restoration of the ancient boundaries of Israel, and that this prophecy was confirmed by the event, cannot decide in favour of this assertion, …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament The Twelve Minor Prophets.
1. By the Jewish arrangement, which places together the twelve minor prophets in a single volume, the chronological order of the prophets as a whole is broken up. The three greater prophets, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, stand in the true order of time. Daniel began to prophesy before Ezekiel, but continued, many years after him. The Jewish arrangement of the twelve minor prophets is in a sense chronological; that is, they put the earlier prophets at the beginning, and the later at the end of the …
E. P. Barrows—Companion to the Bible The Prophet Hosea.
GENERAL PRELIMINARY REMARKS. That the kingdom of Israel was the object of the prophet's ministry is so evident, that upon this point all are, and cannot but be, agreed. But there is a difference of opinion as to whether the prophet was a fellow-countryman of those to whom he preached, or was called by God out of the kingdom of Judah. The latter has been asserted with great confidence by Maurer, among others, in his Observ. in Hos., in the Commentat. Theol. ii. i. p. 293. But the arguments …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire from 745 to 722 B. C.
TIGLATH-PILESER III. AND THE ORGANISATION OF THE ASSYRIAN EMPIRE FROM 745 to 722 B.C. FAILURE OF URARTU AND RE-CONQUEST Of SYRIA--EGYPT AGAIN UNITED UNDER ETHIOPIAN AUSPICES--PIONKHI--THE DOWNFALL OF DAMASCUS, OF BABYLON, AND OF ISRAEL. Assyria and its neighbours at the accession of Tiglath-pileser III.: progress of the Aramaeans in the basin of the Middle Tigris--Urartu and its expansion into the north of Syria--Damascus and Israel--Vengeance of Israel on Damascus--Jeroboam II.--Civilisation …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 7 The Girdle of the City. Nehemiah 3
The beginning of the circumference was from 'the sheep-gate.' That, we suppose, was seated on the south part, yet but little removed from that corner, which looks south-east. Within was the pool of Bethesda, famous for healings. Going forward, on the south part, was the tower Meah: and beyond that, "the tower of Hananeel": in the Chaldee paraphrast it is, 'The tower Piccus,' Zechariah 14:10; Piccus, Jeremiah 31:38.--I should suspect that to be, the Hippic tower, were not that placed on the north …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica The Figurative Language of Scripture.
1. When the psalmist says: "The Lord God is a sun and shield" (Psa. 84:11), he means that God is to all his creatures the source of life and blessedness, and their almighty protector; but this meaning he conveys under the figure of a sun and a shield. When, again, the apostle James says that Moses is read in the synagogues every Sabbath-day (Acts 15:21), he signifies the writings of Moses under the figure of his name. In these examples the figure lies in particular words. But it may be embodied …
E. P. Barrows—Companion to the Bible Kings
The book[1] of Kings is strikingly unlike any modern historical narrative. Its comparative brevity, its curious perspective, and-with some brilliant exceptions--its relative monotony, are obvious to the most cursory perusal, and to understand these things is, in large measure, to understand the book. It covers a period of no less than four centuries. Beginning with the death of David and the accession of Solomon (1 Kings i., ii.) it traverses his reign with considerable fulness (1 Kings iii.-xi.), …
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