However he did not execute their children, but did as it is written in the Law in the Book of Moses, where the Lord commanded, saying, “The fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor shall the children be put to death for their fathers; but a person shall die for his own sin.”

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But he slew not their children. —The verse coincides almost exactly with 2 Kings 14:6. Literally, And their sons h…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 25:1)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Amaziah was no enemy to religion, but a cool and indifferent friend. Many do what is good, but not with a perfect heart. Rashness makes work for re…