Translations
Modern
But Jehoash king of Israel replied to Amaziah king of Judah: “A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, ‘Give your daughter to my son in marriage.’ Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle.
Traditional
And Joash king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that was in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.
Literal
And Joash king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, “The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, ‘Give your daughter to my son as wife.’ And passed by a wild beast that was in Lebanon, and trampled the thistle.
Latin
At ille remisit nuntios, dicens: Carduus qui est in Libano misit ad cedrum Libani, dicens: Da filiam tuam filio meo uxorem: et ecce bestiæ quæ erant in silva Libani, transierunt, et conculcaverunt carduum.
Original
Hebrew
English
But Jehoash king of Israel replied to Amaziah king of Judah: “A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, ‘Give your daughter to my son in marriage.’ Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Amaziah: King of Judah, son of Joash Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Joash: King of Israel, son of Jehoahaz Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Places
Lebanon: A mountainous region known for its cedar trees
Glossary
Amaziah Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoash Jeroboam Thistle, Thorn
Topics
Jehoash: Also Called Joash: Defeats Amaziah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amaziah Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Sarcasm: Jehoash to Amaziah Thistle: Parables of