Translations
Modern
Then Amaziah king of Judah took counsel and sent word to the king of Israel Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu. “Come, let us meet face to face,” he said.
Traditional
Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us see one another in the face.
Literal
And Amaziah king of Judah took counsel and sent to Joash son of Jehoahaz, son of Jehu king of Israel, saying, “Come, let us look one another in the face.”
Latin
Igitur Amasias rex Juda inito pessimo consilio, misit ad Joas filium Joachaz filii Jehu regem Israël, dicens: Veni, videamus nos mutuo.
Original
Hebrew
English
Then Amaziah king of Judah took counsel and sent word to the king of Israel Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu. “Come, let us meet face to face,” he said.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Amaziah: King of Judah, son of Joash Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jehoahaz: King of Israel, son of Jehu Jehu: Son of Jehoshaphat, king of Israel, destroyed Ahab's dynasty Joash: King of Israel, son of Jehoahaz Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Glossary
Amaziah Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoash Jeroboam
Topics
Jehoash: Also Called Joash: Defeats Amaziah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amaziah