Translations
Modern
Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah lived for fifteen years after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel.
Traditional
And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years.
Literal
And Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah lived fifteen years after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel.
Latin
Vixit autem Amasias filius Joas rex Juda postquam mortuus est Joas filius Joachaz regis Israël, quindecim annis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah lived for fifteen years after the death of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel.
Notes
Some believe Jehoash took Amaziah to Samaria, where he stayed captive until Jehoash died. After his release, Amaziah ruled with his son Uzziah for fifteen years.
the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah: See study note on 1 Kings 14:29–31.
Events
Parallels
People
Amaziah: King of Judah, son of Joash Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jehoahaz: King of Israel, son of Jehu Joash: King of Judah, son of Ahaziah Joash: King of Israel, son of Jehoahaz Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Glossary
Topics
Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Amaziah Prophecies Concerning Israel: Amaziah Reigns, and Judah is Invaded by the King of Israel Valleys: Salt