2 Kings 14:10

Translations

Modern

You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has become proud. Glory in that and stay at home. Why should you stir up trouble so that you fall—you and Judah with you?”

Traditional

Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?

Literal

You have surely struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Be honored and stay at home. And why should you stir yourself up in evil so that you will fall—you and Judah with you?”

Latin

Percutiens invaluisti super Edom, et sublevavit te cor tuum: contentus esto gloria, et sede in domo tua: quare provocas malum, ut cadas tu et Judas tecum?

Original

Hebrew

English

You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has become proud. Glory in that and stay at home. Why should you stir up trouble so that you fall—you and Judah with you?”

Notes

2 Kings 14:9–10

Jehoash responded with a parable (see Judges 9:7–15). Basically, Amaziah had as much chance of beating Israel in war as a small thistle demanding something from a strong cedar tree. Amaziah and Judah would be defeated as easily as a random step would crush the proud thistle.

Events

Reign of Amaziah

Related verses

Deuteronomy 8:14
…then your heart will become proud, and you will forget the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
2 Chronicles 26:16
But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.
2 Chronicles 32:25
But because his heart was proud, Hezekiah did not repay the favor shown to him. Therefore wrath came upon him and upon Judah and Jerusalem.
Proverbs 20:3
It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
Proverbs 3:30
Do not accuse a man without cause, when he has done you no harm.
Proverbs 17:14
To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
Daniel 5:20–23
But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.
2 Kings 14:7
Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He took Sela in battle and called it Joktheel, which is its name to this very day.
Jeremiah 9:23–24
This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.
2 Chronicles 35:21
But Neco sent messengers to him, saying, “What is the issue between you and me, O king of Judah? I have not come against you today, but I am fighting another dynasty, and God has told me to hurry. So stop opposing God, who is with me, or He will destroy you!”

Parallels

2 Chronicles 25:17–24

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Edom: Descendants of Esau; enemy nation southeast of Israel

Glossary

Jeroboam Kings, Books of First and Second Nineveh, Ninevite Temple

Topics

Busy-Bodies: Bring Mischief Upon Themselves Edomites: Amaziah, King of Judah, Invades the Territory of Heart: The Unregenerate is Proud Jehoash: Also Called Joash: Defeats Amaziah Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Jehoash or Joash Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amaziah Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Prophecies Concerning Israel: Amaziah Reigns, and Judah is Invaded by the King of Israel Sarcasm: Jehoash to Amaziah The Edomites: Re-Conquered by Amaziah

2 Kings 14:10

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