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but the children of the murderers he didn`t put to death; according to that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, as Yahweh commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall die for his own sin.
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Obedience Over Custom
Commentators highlight that King Amaziah's decision to spare the murderers' children was a remarkable act of obedience. While the common practice in the ancient world was to eliminate entire families of traitors, Amaziah chose to follow the specific command in God's written law (Deuteronomy 24:16), demonstrating that God's Word should take precedence over cultural norms.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 14:6
18th Century
Theologian
The children of the murderers he did not kill - This seems to be noted as a rare instance of clemency (compare the note on [Reference 2 King…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 14:6
19th Century
Bishop
Even with the kings of Israel. — Probably some words have fallen out, and the original text was: “and was buried in Samaria
John Gill
On 2 Kings 14:6
17th Century
Pastor
But the children of the murderers he slew not Which is an instance of his clemency and goodness, and of his strict regard…
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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…