2 Kings 14:13

Translations

Modern

There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah. Then Jehoash went to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits.

Traditional

And Jehoash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Jehoash the son of Ahaziah, at Beth–shemesh, and came to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim unto the corner gate, four hundred cubits.

Literal

And Amaziah king of Judah, son of Jehoash son of Ahaziah, captured Jehoash king of Israel at Beth-shemesh. And he went in to Jerusalem, and he broke down the wall of Jerusalem, from the Gate of Ephraim to the Gate of the Corner—four hundred cubits.

Latin

Amasiam vero regem Juda, filium Joas filii Ochoziæ, cepit Joas rex Israël in Bethsames, et adduxit eum in Jerusalem: et interrupit murum Jerusalem, a porta Ephraim usque ad portam anguli, quadringentis cubitis.

Original

Hebrew

English

There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah. Then Jehoash went to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits.

Notes

2 Kings 14:13–14

The complete destruction of Jerusalem's wall and the looting of the city show Jehoash's decisive victory. Taking treasures from the temple and palace and capturing hostages were common actions by victorious Assyrian kings. See also 2 Kings 12:17–18; 18:13–15; 24:13–14; 25:8–21; 1 Kings 14:25–26.

Theme notes and profiles

Jerusalem

Events

Reign of Amaziah

Measurements

four hundred cubits: About 600 ft (182.9 m)

Related verses

Nehemiah 8:16
And the people went out, brought back branches, and made booths on their own rooftops, in their courtyards, in the courts of the house of God, and in the squares by the Water Gate and by the Gate of Ephraim.
Zechariah 14:10
All the land from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem will be turned into a plain, but Jerusalem will be raised up and will remain in her place, from the Benjamin Gate to the site of the First Gate to the Corner Gate, and from the Tower of Hananel to the royal winepresses.
Jeremiah 31:38
“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate.
Nehemiah 12:39
…over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard.
2 Chronicles 36:6
Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon.
Proverbs 29:23
A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
2 Chronicles 33:11
So the LORD brought against them the military commanders of the king of Assyria, who captured Manasseh, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon.
Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
Isaiah 2:11–12
The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.
Luke 14:11
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Job 40:11–12
Unleash the fury of your wrath; look on every proud man and bring him low.

Parallels

2 Chronicles 25:17–24

People

Ahaziah: King of Judah, son of Jehoram and Athaliah Amaziah: King of Judah, son of Joash Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Joash: King of Israel, son of Jehoahaz Joash: King of Judah, son of Ahaziah Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Beth-shemesh: City in Judah, associated with the Ark's return Corner Gate: Fortified gate in Jerusalem's wall Ephraim Gate: Gate in Jerusalem's wall, broken down by King Jehoash Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Corner Gate Ephraim, Gate of Jeroboam Kings, Books of First and Second Nineveh, Ninevite Temple

Topics

Beth-Shemesh: A Priestly City of the Tribe of Dan: Amaziah Taken Prisoner At Ephraim: A Gate of Jerusalem Jehoash: Also Called Joash: Defeats Amaziah Jerusalem: Calamities of, Mentioned: Taken and Plundered by Jehoash King of Israel Jerusalem: Captured and Pillaged by Jehoash, King of Israel Kings: Who Reigned Over Israel: Jehoash or Joash Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amaziah Prophecies Concerning Israel: Amaziah Reigns, and Judah is Invaded by the King of Israel

2 Kings 14:13

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