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Amaziah (2Ki 12:21)
Son of Joash and Jehoaddan, in the divided monarchy of Israel and Judah. Named in scripture at 2 Kings 12:21.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Family & lineage
Where in scripture
2 Kings1 Chronicles2 Chronicles
2 Kings 12:212 Kings 13:122 Kings 15:12 Kings 15:31 Chronicles 3:122 Chronicles 24:272 Chronicles 25:272 Chronicles 26:12 Chronicles 26:4
Family
In their own words — 3 recorded sayings
“Then Amaziah said to the man of God, But what is to be done about the hundred talents which I have given for the armed band of Israel? And the man of God in answer said, God is able to give you much more than this.” — 2 Chronicles 25:9
“But while he was talking to him the king said to him, Have we made you one of the king's government? say no more, or it will be the cause of your death. Then the prophet gave up protesting, and said, It is clear to me that God's purpose is your destruction, because you have done this and have not given ear to my words.” — 2 Chronicles 25:16
“Then Amaziah, king of Judah, acting on the suggestion of his servants, sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us have a meeting face to face.” — 2 Chronicles 25:17
Speaker attribution: Clear Bible MACULA (CC BY 4.0). Wording: Bible in Basic English (public domain).