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Now from the time that Amaziah did turn away from following Yahweh they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem; and he fled to Lachish: but they sent after him to Lachish, and killed him there.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
After the time ... - The writer means that Amaziah's violent death followed his apostasy. This did not happen immediately—it was at least 15…
19th Century
Anglican
Now after the time that Amaziah did turn away from following the Lord. —This clause is added by the chronicler, not so mu…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 25:20)
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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…
