2 Kings 14
Joash was assassinated by some of his officials, and his son Amaziah became king after him. Amaziah was 25 years old and he was king for 29 years in Jerusalem.
Once established Amaziah ordered the execution of the men who had killed his father, but did not punish the rest of their family- this is recorded as an example of keeping the law - children are not to be punished for the actions of their parents, nor parents for their children.
The Bible records that Amaziah followed the example of his father and was a good king, but he did not remove the high places or discourage worship of other gods.
Amaziah defeated Edom in battle and captured the city of Sela, which he renamed Joktheel.
Fresh from his victory he decided to challenge his brother king of Israel, Jehoahash, to battle.
Jehoahash replied with a little tale - A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon "Give your daughter to my son in marriage" - then the thistle was trampled by a wild animal.
Jehoahash pointed out that Amaziah has won a victory over Edom, enjoy it, but don't be stupid an pick a fight with me, you will lose!
Amaziah did not listen and Israel and Judah met in battle which Judah lost very badly - the army deserting and going home.
Jehoahash captured Amaziah at the battle field and then went to Jerusalem, tore down a large part of the city fortifications and wall, he took all valuable items from the temple and palace treasuries, also he took a number of hostages and went back to Samaria.
Amaziah died as the result of a conspiracy in Jerusalem, he fled to Lachish but they caught up with him there, but he was bought back dead and buried in Jerusalem.
16 year old Azariah became the next king.
In the Bible it appears that most kings have thier own name - the only one I think who has a number is the next king of Israel - Jeroboam 2.
In the UK, we have had 8 kings called Edward, 8 kings called Henry, 6 kings called George, 2 queens called Elizabeth a 3 Richards, 4 Williams, 2 Charles, 2 James, 2 Marys - all in all not really very imaginative!
There was only 1 Anne, Stephen, and Victoria. Oh and one Jane (for just over a week)
These are all since 1066 by the way. 41 Monarchs with only 12 names between them!
Anyway Jeroboam 2 reigned for 41 years and was recoded as an evil king not turning away from the evil and sin that his namesake started
The Bible records that God felt sorry for the Israelites who were being oppressed and did not want to blot them out from history - so he used Jeroboam to help Israel and stop them being wiped out.
Joash was assassinated by some of his officials, and his son Amaziah became king after him. Amaziah was 25 years old and he was king for 29 years in Jerusalem.
Once established Amaziah ordered the execution of the men who had killed his father, but did not punish the rest of their family- this is recorded as an example of keeping the law - children are not to be punished for the actions of their parents, nor parents for their children.
The Bible records that Amaziah followed the example of his father and was a good king, but he did not remove the high places or discourage worship of other gods.
Amaziah defeated Edom in battle and captured the city of Sela, which he renamed Joktheel.
Fresh from his victory he decided to challenge his brother king of Israel, Jehoahash, to battle.
Jehoahash replied with a little tale - A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon "Give your daughter to my son in marriage" - then the thistle was trampled by a wild animal.
Jehoahash pointed out that Amaziah has won a victory over Edom, enjoy it, but don't be stupid an pick a fight with me, you will lose!
Amaziah did not listen and Israel and Judah met in battle which Judah lost very badly - the army deserting and going home.
Jehoahash captured Amaziah at the battle field and then went to Jerusalem, tore down a large part of the city fortifications and wall, he took all valuable items from the temple and palace treasuries, also he took a number of hostages and went back to Samaria.
Amaziah died as the result of a conspiracy in Jerusalem, he fled to Lachish but they caught up with him there, but he was bought back dead and buried in Jerusalem.
16 year old Azariah became the next king.
In the Bible it appears that most kings have thier own name - the only one I think who has a number is the next king of Israel - Jeroboam 2.
In the UK, we have had 8 kings called Edward, 8 kings called Henry, 6 kings called George, 2 queens called Elizabeth a 3 Richards, 4 Williams, 2 Charles, 2 James, 2 Marys - all in all not really very imaginative!
There was only 1 Anne, Stephen, and Victoria. Oh and one Jane (for just over a week)
These are all since 1066 by the way. 41 Monarchs with only 12 names between them!
Anyway Jeroboam 2 reigned for 41 years and was recoded as an evil king not turning away from the evil and sin that his namesake started
The Bible records that God felt sorry for the Israelites who were being oppressed and did not want to blot them out from history - so he used Jeroboam to help Israel and stop them being wiped out.
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