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The Cost of Turning Away
Commentators unanimously agree that the verse intentionally links Amaziah's assassination to his earlier apostasy. His downfall wasn't a random political event but a direct consequence of turning "away from following Jehovah." Scholars note this fulfills the prophet's warning in 2 Chronicles 25:16, demonstrating that forsaking God has severe, ultimate consequences.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 25:27
18th Century
Theologian
After the time ... - The writer means that Amaziah's violent death followed his apostasy. This did not happen immediately—it was at least 15…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 25:27
19th Century
Bishop
Now after the time that Amaziah did turn away from following the Lord. —This clause is added by the chronicler, not so mu…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 25:27
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 25:20)
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 25:17–28
17th Century
Minister
Never was a proud prince more thoroughly mortified than Amaziah by Joash king of Israel. A man's pride will bring him low ([Reference Prov…