Amaziah
Generation 3 from Adam
Biography
The son of Joash who became king of Judah, Amaziah did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not wholeheartedly. He executed his father's murderers but spared their children, obeying God's law. After defeating Edom, he foolishly brought back their gods to worship. He challenged Israel's king to battle and was defeated and captured.
Amaziah exemplifies the danger of incomplete devotion to God and the folly of pride, showing that past victories don't guarantee future success when God is abandoned.
Life Events
Age 25
Became king of Judah
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Defeated Edom
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Worshiped Edomite gods
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Defeated by Israel's king Jehoash
Age 54
Assassinated in Lachish