2Ch 25:17-19 | MHM | STEP | The Death of Amaziah This section tells how Amaziah, king of Judah, came to a sad and violent end. His pride led him into a foolish war with Israel, and his heart turned away from the Lord . In the end, he was defeated by his enemies and later killed by his own people. The story warns us about the dangers of pride, bad counsel, and turning away from God. v. 17-19 : Amaziah, full of pride after his victory over Edom, decided to challenge Joash, king of Israel. He took advice, but not from God’s prophet—instead, he listened to flatterers who encouraged him. Joash answered Amaziah’s challenge with a story and warned him to be satisfied with his own victory. Joash told him not to seek trouble or he would bring disaster on himself (2 Chronicles 25:17-19; Proverbs 29:23 ; Proverbs 25:8 ).

‏ 2 Chronicles 25:17-19

The Death of Amaziah

This section tells how Amaziah, king of Judah, came to a sad and violent end. His pride led him into a foolish war with Israel, and his heart turned away from the Lord. In the end, he was defeated by his enemies and later killed by his own people. The story warns us about the dangers of pride, bad counsel, and turning away from God.

v. 17-19: Amaziah, full of pride after his victory over Edom, decided to challenge Joash, king of Israel. He took advice, but not from God’s prophet—instead, he listened to flatterers who encouraged him. Joash answered Amaziah’s challenge with a story and warned him to be satisfied with his own victory. Joash told him not to seek trouble or he would bring disaster on himself (2 Chronicles 25:17-19; Proverbs 29:23 ^a; Proverbs 25:8 ^b).

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