2Ki 14:9-10 | MHM | STEP | v. 9-10 : Joash replied with a wise warning. He compared himself to a cedar tree and Amaziah to a thistle, saying that Amaziah was overestimating his strength. Joash told Amaziah that his pride after beating Edom had made him think he could easily defeat Israel, but he was wrong. Joash advised Amaziah to be content with his victory and not to start a fight that would only bring harm to himself and his kingdom. Why should you meddle to your own hurt? (2 Kings 14:9-10; Proverbs 20:3 ).

‏ 2 Kings 14:9-10

v. 9-10: Joash replied with a wise warning. He compared himself to a cedar tree and Amaziah to a thistle, saying that Amaziah was overestimating his strength. Joash told Amaziah that his pride after beating Edom had made him think he could easily defeat Israel, but he was wrong. Joash advised Amaziah to be content with his victory and not to start a fight that would only bring harm to himself and his kingdom. Why should you meddle to your own hurt? (2 Kings 14:9-10; Proverbs 20:3 ^a).

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