2Ki 14:9-10 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Kgs 14:9-10: 14:9-10 Jehoash’s reply came as a parable (see Judg 9:7-15 ). In essence, Amaziah had as much of a chance of defeating Israel in war as a thistle trying to make demands against a mighty cedar tree . Amaziah and Judah would be defeated as easily as a random step would crush the proud thistle .

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‏ 2 Kings 14:9-10

Summary for 2Kgs 14:9-10: 14:9-10 ^a Jehoash’s reply came as a parable (see Judg 9:7-15 ^b). In essence, Amaziah had as much of a chance of defeating Israel in war as a thistle trying to make demands against a mighty cedar tree. Amaziah and Judah would be defeated as easily as a random step would crush the proud thistle.