Translations
Modern
But Amaziah would not listen, for this had come from God in order to deliver them into the hand of Jehoash, because they had sought the gods of Edom.
Traditional
But Amaziah would not hear; for it came of God, that he might deliver them into the hand of their enemies, because they sought after the gods of Edom.
Literal
And Amaziah would not listen, for it was from God, that He might give them into the hand because they sought the gods of Edom.
Latin
Noluit audire Amasias, eo quod Domini esset voluntas ut traderetur in manus hostium propter deos Edom.
Original
Hebrew
English
But Amaziah would not listen, for this had come from God in order to deliver them into the hand of Jehoash, because they had sought the gods of Edom.
Notes
Amaziah showed his pride by not seeking God. He overestimated his military strength after defeating Edom. His choice to fight Jehoash came from trusting other gods and ignoring God's judgment (see 2 Chronicles 18:9–34; 2 Thessalonians 2:11).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Amaziah: King of Judah, son of Joash
Places
Edom: Descendants of Esau; enemy nation southeast of Israel
Glossary
Amaziah Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoash Jeroboam
Topics
Jehoash: Also Called Joash: Defeats Amaziah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amaziah Predestination: Amaziah and the Idolatrous Jews The Edomites: Character of Idolatrous The Edomites: The Jews Ensnared by the Idols of, and Punished