Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version After the kingdom was firmly in his control, he executed the officials who had murdered his father the king. New Living Translation When Amaziah was well established as king, he executed the officials who had assassinated his father. English Standard Version And as soon as the royal power was firmly his, he killed his servants who had struck down the king his father. Berean Standard Bible As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. King James Bible Now it came to pass, when the kingdom was established to him, that he slew his servants that had killed the king his father. New King James Version Now it happened, as soon as the kingdom was established for him, that he executed his servants who had murdered his father the king. New American Standard Bible Now it came about, as soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, that he killed his servants who had killed his father the king. NASB 1995 Now it came about as soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, that he killed his servants who had slain his father the king. NASB 1977 Now it came about as soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, that he killed his servants who had slain his father the king. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened as soon as the kingdom was strong in his grasp, that he killed his servants who had struck down the king his father. Amplified Bible When his kingdom was firmly established, he killed his servants who had struck down his father the king. Christian Standard Bible As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, he executed his servants who had killed his father the king. Holman Christian Standard Bible As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, he executed his servants who had murdered his father the king. American Standard Version Now it came to pass, when the kingdom was established unto him, that he slew his servants that had killed the king his father. Contemporary English Version For example, as soon as he had control of Judah, he arrested and killed the officers who had murdered his father. English Revised Version Now it came to pass, when the kingdom was established unto him, that he slew his servants which had killed the king his father. GOD'S WORD® Translation As soon as he had firm control over the kingdom, he executed the officials who killed his father, the former king. Good News Translation As soon as he was firmly in power, he executed the officials who had murdered his father. International Standard Version As soon as he had consolidated his royal authority, he executed the servants who had killed his father, the king, Majority Standard Bible As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. NET Bible When he had secured control of the kingdom, he executed the servants who had assassinated his father. New Heart English Bible Now it happened, when the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, that he killed his servants who had killed his father the king. Webster's Bible Translation Now it came to pass, when the kingdom was established to him, that he slew his servants that had killed the king his father. World English Bible Now when the kingdom was established to him, he killed his servants who had killed his father the king. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, when the kingdom has been strong on him, that he slays his servants, those striking his father the king, Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, when the kingdom hath been strong upon him, that he slayeth his servants, those smiting the king his father, Smith's Literal Translation And it will be when the kingdom was strengthened over him, and he will slay his servants striking the king his father. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he saw himself strengthened in his kingdom, he put to death the servants that had slain the king his father. Catholic Public Domain Version And when he saw himself to be strengthened in his rule, he cut the throats of the servants who had killed his father, the king. New American Bible When he had the kingdom firmly in hand, he struck down the officials who had struck down the king, his father. New Revised Standard Version As soon as the royal power was firmly in his hand he killed his servants who had murdered his father the king. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow it came to pass when the kingdom was strengthened in his hand, he slew his servants who had killed the king his father. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was that when the kingdom grew strong in his hand, he killed his Servants who murdered his father the King. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now it came to pass, when the kingdom was established unto him, that he slew his servants who had killed the king his father. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass, when the kingdom was established in his hand, that he slew his servants who had slain the king his father. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Amaziah Reigns in Judah…2And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly. 3 As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. 4Yet he did not put their sons to death, but acted according to what is written in the Law, in the Book of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.”… Cross References 2 Kings 14:5-6 As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. / Yet he did not put the sons of the murderers to death, but acted according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.” Deuteronomy 24:16 Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin. Ezekiel 18:20 The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of the righteous man will fall upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will fall upon him. 2 Kings 14:1-4 In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz over Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not as his father David had done. He did everything as his father Joash had done. ... 2 Chronicles 24:25 And when the Arameans had withdrawn, they left Joash severely wounded. His own servants conspired against him for shedding the blood of the son of Jehoiada the priest, and they killed him on his bed. So he died and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. 2 Chronicles 25:16 While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not heeded my advice.” 2 Chronicles 25:27 From the time that Amaziah turned from following the LORD, a conspiracy was formed against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there. 2 Chronicles 21:4 When Jehoram had established himself over his father’s kingdom, he strengthened himself by putting to the sword all his brothers along with some of the princes of Israel. 2 Chronicles 22:10 When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs of the house of Judah. 2 Chronicles 23:15 So they seized Athaliah as she reached the entrance of the Horse Gate on the palace grounds, and there they put her to death. Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. Matthew 5:38-39 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ / But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; Luke 6:37 Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Treasury of Scripture Now it came to pass, when the kingdom was established to him, that he slew his servants that had killed the king his father. A. 2 Kings 14:5 And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father. 2 Chronicles 24:25,26 And when they were departed from him, (for they left him in great diseases,) his own servants conspired against him for the blood of the sons of Jehoiada the priest, and slew him on his bed, and he died: and they buried him in the city of David, but they buried him not in the sepulchres of the kings… Genesis 9:5,6 And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man… Exodus 21:14 But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die. Jump to Previous Control Death Established Executed Firmly Grasp Hand Killed Kingdom Murdered Officials Power Royal Servants Slain Slayeth Slew Smiting Smitten Soon StrongJump to Next Control Death Established Executed Firmly Grasp Hand Killed Kingdom Murdered Officials Power Royal Servants Slain Slayeth Slew Smiting Smitten Soon Strong2 Chronicles 25 1. Amaziah begins to reign well3. He executes justice on the traitors 5. having hired an army of Israelites against the Edomites, 7. at the word of a prophet dismisses them 11. He overthrows the Edomites 13. The Israelites, discontented with their dismission, spoil as they return home 14. Amaziah, proud of his victory, serves the gods of Edom, and ignores the prophet 17. He provokes Joash to his overthrow 25. His reign 27. He is slain by conspiracy As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp This phrase indicates a transition of power and the establishment of Amaziah's rule. The stability of a kingdom was crucial for a new king to implement his policies and secure his reign. In the context of ancient Judah, a king needed to consolidate power to ensure loyalty among the people and the military. This moment reflects a common practice in the ancient Near East where a new ruler would first secure his position before taking significant actions. The phrase suggests that Amaziah waited until he had full control before addressing the murder of his father, King Joash, which shows a strategic approach to governance. Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king Persons / Places / Events 1. AmaziahThe king of Judah, son of Joash, who began his reign by executing the servants who killed his father. 2. Joash Amaziah's father, the previous king of Judah, who was assassinated by his own servants. 3. Servants The individuals who conspired against and killed King Joash, leading to their execution by Amaziah. 4. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, where Amaziah reigned as king. 5. Execution of the Servants A significant event marking the beginning of Amaziah's reign, demonstrating his commitment to justice and the consolidation of his power. Teaching Points Justice and LeadershipAmaziah's actions demonstrate the importance of justice in leadership. Leaders are called to uphold justice and righteousness, even when it involves difficult decisions. Adherence to God's Law Amaziah's decision not to kill the children of the murderers shows his commitment to God's law, as outlined in Deuteronomy. This teaches us the importance of aligning our actions with biblical principles. The Consequences of Sin The execution of the servants serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of sin and betrayal. It encourages believers to live with integrity and faithfulness. The Role of Vengeance While Amaziah executed justice, believers are reminded through Romans 12:19 to leave vengeance to God, trusting in His perfect justice.(3) The kingdom was established to him.--Or, The sovereignty (power) was confirmed to him. Vulg., "cumque roboratum videret sibi imperium."Verse 3. - Was established to him; Hebrew, חָזְקָה. This is kal conjugation of the verb, which we found in piel in ver. 5 of foregoing chapter, and there rendered "repair." The kal force of the word is simply to "be strong" (Genesis 41:57; Joshua 17:13; 2 Kings 14:5). The hiph., to "make strong," or "confirm," as it is rendered here, is found in 2 Kings 15:19. Again and again the disorders of the kingdom and the violent deaths of prophets and kings must have greatly contributed to nervous apprehensions, in fact only too just, when a new king ascended the throne. In the parallel and in passage last quoted the words, "in his hand," follow the verb. Amaziah both needed to get his own hand in, according to modern phrase, and to get things well into his hand. His servants. It may be held surprising that they should have been found "in the place," or should now be his servants at all. The explanation may be either that their guilt had not yet been known, or, if known, had not been fixed upon them. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As soon asכַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the kingdom הַמַּמְלָכָ֖ה (ham·mam·lā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign was firmly חָזְקָ֥ה (ḥā·zə·qāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer in his grasp, עָלָ֑יו (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Amaziah executed וַֽיַּהֲרֹג֙ (way·ya·hă·rōḡ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2026: To smite with deadly intent the servants עֲבָדָ֔יו (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant who had murdered הַמַּכִּ֖ים (ham·mak·kîm) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5221: To strike his father אָבִֽיו׃ (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father the king. הַמֶּ֥לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Links 2 Chronicles 25:3 NIV2 Chronicles 25:3 NLT 2 Chronicles 25:3 ESV 2 Chronicles 25:3 NASB 2 Chronicles 25:3 KJV 2 Chronicles 25:3 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 25:3 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 25:3 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 25:3 French Bible 2 Chronicles 25:3 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 25:3 Now it happened when the kingdom was (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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