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The High Cost of Pride
Commentator Matthew Henry highlights that the root cause of this entire conflict was Amaziah's pride. His heart was "lifted up," leading him to challenge Israel. This verse shows the devastating result: personal capture, national humiliation, and the breaching of Jerusalem's defenses. It's a stark reminder that pride leads to destruction and contention.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 14:13
18th Century
Theologian
The object of breaking down the wall was to leave Jerusalem at the mercy of her rival. It must have been among the conditions of the peace that the…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 14:13
19th Century
Bishop
Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Jehoash the son of Ahaziah. —Compare 2 Kings 14:8. Thenius thinks the formal specifi…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 14:13
17th Century
Pastor
And Jehoash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son
of Jehoash the son of Ahaziah, at Bethshe…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 14:8–14
17th Century
Minister
For some time after the division of the kingdoms, Judah suffered much from the enmity of Israel. After Asa's time, it suffered more by the friendsh…