📖 2 Chronicles — Chapter 25 (KJV)
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2 Chronicles 25:1 Amaziah was Rtwenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Jehoaddan of Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 25:2 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, Rbut not with a perfect heart.
2 Chronicles 25:3 RNow it came to pass, when the kingdom was Testablished to him, that he slew his servants that had killed the king his father.
2 Chronicles 25:4 But he slew not their children, but did Ras it is written in the law in the book of Moses, where the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not die for the children, neither shall the children die for the fathers, but every man shall die for his own sin.
2 Chronicles 25:5 Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together, and made them Rcaptains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, according to the houses of their fathers, throughout all Judah and Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty years old and above, and found them three hundred thousand choice men, able to go forth to war, that could handle spear and shield.
2 Chronicles 25:6 He hired also an hundred thousand mighty men of valour out of Israel for an hundred talents of silver.
2 Chronicles 25:7 But there came Ra man of God to him, saying, O king, let not the army of Israel go with thee; for the LORD is not with Israel, to wit, with all the children of Ephraim.
2 Chronicles 25:8 But if thou wilt go, do it; Rbe strong for the battle: God shall make thee fall before the enemy: for God hath power to help, and to cast down.
2 Chronicles 25:9 And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the Tarmy of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD is able to give thee much more than this.
2 Chronicles 25:10 Then RAmaziah separated them, to wit, the army that was come to him out of Ephraim, to go Thome again: wherefore their anger was greatly kindled against Judah, and they returned home Tin great anger.
2 Chronicles 25:11 And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, and went to the Rvalley of salt, and smote of the children of Seir ten thousand.
2 Chronicles 25:12 And other ten thousand left alive did the children of Judah carry away captive, and brought them unto the top of the rock, and Rcast them down from the top of the rock, that they all were broken in pieces.
2 Chronicles 25:13 But Tthe soldiers of the army which Amaziah sent back, that they should not go with him to battle, fell upon the cities of Judah, from RSamaria even unto Bethhoron, and smote three thousand of them, and took much spoil.
2 Chronicles 25:14 Now it came to pass, after that Amaziah was come from the slaughter of the Edomites, that Rhe brought the gods of the children of Seir, and set them up to be his gods, and bowed down himself before them, and burned incense unto them.
2 Chronicles 25:15 Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him Ra prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand?
2 Chronicles 25:16 And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, RArt thou made of the king’s counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath Tdetermined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.
2 Chronicles 25:17 Then RAmaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us see one another in the face.
2 Chronicles 25:18 And Joash king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The Tthistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by RTa wild beast that was in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.
2 Chronicles 25:19 Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thine Rheart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to thine hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?
2 Chronicles 25:20 But Amaziah would not hear; for Rit came of God, that he might deliver them into the hand of their enemies, because they sought after the gods of Edom.
2 Chronicles 25:21 So Joash the king of Israel went up; and they saw one another in the face, both he and Amaziah king of Judah, at Bethshemesh, which belongeth to Judah.
2 Chronicles 25:22 And Judah was RTput to the worse before Israel, and they fled every man to his tent.
2 Chronicles 25:23 And Joash the king of Israel Rtook Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, at Bethshemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to Tthe corner gate, four hundred cubits.
2 Chronicles 25:24 And he took Rall the gold and the silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of God with Obededom, and the treasures of the king’s house, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria.
2 Chronicles 25:25 And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the death of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years.
2 Chronicles 25:26 Now the Rrest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, are they not written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel?
2 Chronicles 25:27 Now Rafter the time that Amaziah did turn away Tfrom following the LORD they Tmade a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish: but they sent to Lachish after him, and slew him there.
2 Chronicles 25:28 And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in Rthe city of TJudah.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 25:1–10 — A divided heart and costly obedience
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Amaziah does right without a whole heart. He follows the law by not punishing children for their fathers' crime, and later dismisses hired troops at a prophet's instruction despite the lost payment. These actions show obedience amid incomplete devotion. Financial investment must not become a reason to persist in a wrong course.
Key Truth: Do not let a sunk cost prevent obedience.
Check What You Remember
1. Was Amaziah's heart described as perfect? (2 Chronicles 25:2)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 25:2 (KJV).
2. Did he execute the guilty servants' children? (2 Chronicles 25:4)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 25:4 (KJV).
3. Who was able to give more than the lost payment? (2 Chronicles 25:9)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 25:9 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 25:11–16 — Victory followed by idolatry
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The campaign includes severe violence against Edom, and dismissed soldiers raid Judah. Amaziah then worships the gods of the people he defeated. A prophet exposes the folly, but the king threatens him. Military success has not produced spiritual discernment. The account does not ask readers to imitate its violence or its pride.
Key Truth: Success does not remove the need for correction.
Check What You Remember
1. In which valley did Amaziah fight? (2 Chronicles 25:11)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 25:11 (KJV).
2. Whose gods did he bring back to worship? (2 Chronicles 25:14)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 25:14 (KJV).
3. Did Amaziah accept the prophet's counsel? (2 Chronicles 25:16)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 25:16 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
2 Chronicles 25:17–28 — Pride leads to defeat
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Amaziah challenges Israel despite a warning that his boasting will bring harm. Judah loses, Jerusalem's wall is breached, and treasures are taken. Later conspiracy ends his life. The narrator ties the disaster to his turning toward Edom's gods. The chapter traces how uncorrected pride damages both king and people.
Key Truth: Heed warnings before pride harms others.
Check What You Remember
1. Which king of Israel did Amaziah challenge? (2 Chronicles 25:17)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 25:17 (KJV).
2. Where did the kings meet in battle? (2 Chronicles 25:21)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 25:21 (KJV).
3. To which city did Amaziah flee before being killed? (2 Chronicles 25:27)
Find it in 2 Chronicles 25:27 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Deuteronomy 24:16 — The law states the principle Amaziah follows concerning the children of offenders.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Where might pride or money already spent make it hard to change direction?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does Amaziah limit punishment when his kingdom is established?
2. What principle answers Amaziah’s concern about the payment for dismissed soldiers?
3. Why does the prophet challenge Amaziah’s worship after victory over Edom?
4. What danger does Joash identify in Amaziah’s challenge?
5. How is Amaziah’s refusal to hear connected to the defeat?
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