Amaziah

Definition

Amaziah became king over the kingdom of Judah when his father, King Joash, was murdered.

• King Amaziah reigned over Judah for twenty-nine years, from 796 BC to 767 BC.
• He was a good king, but he did not destroy the high places where idols were worshiped.
• Amaziah eventually put to death all the men who were responsible for the murder of his father.
• He defeated the rebellious Edomites and brought them back under the control of the Kingdom of Judah.
• He challenged King Jehoash of Israel to a battle, but lost. Part of the walls of Jerusalem were broken down and the silver and gold vessels of the temple were stolen.
• Years later King Amaziah turned away from Yahweh and certain men in Jerusalem plotted together and killed him.

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(See also: Joash, Edom)

Bible References

• 1 Chronicles 3:10-12
• 1 Chronicles 4:34
• 2 Chronicles 25:9-10
• 2 Kings 14:10

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0558