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It happened, as soon as the kingdom was established in his hand, that he killed his servants who had slain the king his father:
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A King's Calculated Timing
Commentators explain that Amaziah didn't immediately avenge his father. The phrase "as soon as the kingdom was established" shows he waited until his own power was secure and the political situation had stabilized. This highlights his political prudence in a potentially volatile time.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The phrase, confirmed in his hand (2 Kings 15:19), usually expresses the authorization of a new reign by an imperial superior …
19th Century
Anglican
As soon as the kingdom was confirmed — that is, as soon as he was firmly established on the throne; as soon as he felt hi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was strengthened in his hand That he was …
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