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A Narrative Shift to Judah
Commentators note that this verse marks a structural shift in the book, turning the focus back to the southern kingdom of Judah and its new king, Amaziah. For a parallel account of his reign, scholars point readers to 2 Chronicles 25, offering a fuller picture of the events.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 14:1
18th Century
Theologian
The history of Judah is resumed in 2 Kings 14:1–22, followed by a brief account of the contemporary history of Israel under Jeroboam II…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 14:1–2
19th Century
Bishop
THE REIGN OF AMAZIAH. (Compare to 2 Chronicles 25:0)
Jehoaddan. —The Hebrew text, which is sup…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 14:1
17th Century
Pastor
In the second year of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel
reigned Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 14:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Amaziah began well, but did not continue as he had begun. It is not enough to do what our pious predecessors did, merely to keep up the common usag…