Translations
Modern
From the time that Amaziah turned from following the LORD, a conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there.
Traditional
Now after the time that Amaziah did turn away from following the Lord they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish: but they sent to Lachish after him, and slew him there.
Literal
And after the time that Amaziah turned away from following YHWH, they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. And they sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there.
Latin
Qui postquam recessit a Domino, tetenderunt ei insidias in Jerusalem. Cumque fugisset in Lachis, miserunt, et interfecerunt eum ibi.
Original
Hebrew
English
From the time that Amaziah turned from following the LORD, a conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Amaziah: King of Judah, son of Joash
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Lachish: A fortified city in Judah
Glossary
Topics
Apostasy: Amaziah Apostates: Amaziah Backsliders: Amaziah Conspiracy: Amaziah Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amaziah