Translations
Modern
So Jehoash king of Israel advanced, and he and Amaziah king of Judah faced each other at Beth-shemesh in Judah.
Traditional
So Joash the king of Israel went up; and they saw one another in the face, both he and Amaziah king of Judah, at Beth–shemesh, which belongeth to Judah.
Literal
And Joash king of Israel went out, and they looked one another in the faces—he and Amaziah king of Judah—at Beth-shemesh, which is unto Judah.
Latin
Ascendit igitur Joas rex Israël, et mutuos sibi præbuere conspectus: Amasias autem rex Juda erat in Bethsames Juda:
Original
Hebrew
English
So Jehoash king of Israel advanced, and he and Amaziah king of Judah faced each other at Beth-shemesh in Judah.
Notes
Beth-shemesh guarded the entrance to the Sorek Valley and Jerusalem's route to the coast. Jehoash might have wanted to block Jerusalem's trade or expand his own trade routes.
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
Beth-shemesh: City in Judah, associated with the Ark's return
Glossary
Amaziah Beth-Shemesh Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Jehoash Jeroboam
Topics
Beth-Shemesh: A Priestly City of the Tribe of Dan: Amaziah Taken Prisoner At Jehoash: Also Called Joash: Defeats Amaziah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amaziah