2 Reyes 14:1-16 RVA

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:5-6

Personal responsibility. Amaziah visits with just execution the servants who had conspired against his father Joash. But he did not put to death the children of the murderers. He acted on the principle laid down by God through Moses ( Deuteronomy 24:16 ), that "the fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children for the fathers; every man shall be put to death for his own sin." I. EVERY ONE OF US IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OWN LIFE . "For we must... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:6

But the children of the murderers he slew not. It was the ordinary usage in the East for the sons of traitors to share the fate of their fathers. A Greek poet went so far as to say that a man was a fool who put to death the father, and allowed the son to live. The practice had a double ground. Sons, it might be assumed, would be cognizant of their father's intention, and would so be accessories before the fact. And the law of claim , or "blood-feud," would make it dangerous to spare... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:7

He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand. Edom had revolted from Judah and recovered complete independence in the reign of Jehoram, about fifty years previously ( 2 Kings 8:20 ). Since that time the two countries had remained at peace. Now, however, Amaziah resolved upon a great effort to resubjugate them. According to Josephus ('Ant. Jud.,' 9.9. § 1) and Chronicles ( 2 Chronicles 25:5 ), he levied an army of 400,000 men—300,000 Jews, and 100,000 hired Israelites—with which he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:8

Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, King of Israel, saying. Amaziah had a cause of complaint against Jehoash, or at any rate against his subjects, which does not appear in the narrative of Kings. The author of Chronicles tells us that, when Amaziah dismissed his Israelite mercenaries, they were offended, and vented their anger by an inroad into his territories ( 2 Chronicles 25:13 ), where they killed three thousand men and "took much spoil." This was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:8-14

Pride goes before a fall. Amaziah's challenge and its result furnish a remarkable illustration of this maxim. The following points should be dwelt upon. I. THE WEAK GROUND OF THE PRIDE . This was military success, which is just as often the result of good fortune, or one's enemies' mistakes, as of any merits of one's own. Amaziah's after-life showed that he did not possess any great military capacity, and so had nothing on which he ought to have prided himself. Men constantly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:8-14

The boastful challenge, and its results. It is in the light of the facts narrated in the Book of Chronicles, but not alluded to here, that we are to read the story of Amaziah's folly in his boastful challenge to Joash of Israel (cf. 2 Chronicles 25:20 ). I. THE BOASTFUL CHALLENGE . 1. Its motives . It is not difficult to conceive the kind of influences which led Amaziah to give this challenge to Joash. 2. Its nature . The challenge took the form of a message to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:9

And Jehoash the King of Israel sent to Amaziah King of Judah, saying. According to Josephus, the reply to the challenge was given in a formal letter, of which he presents us with a copy- "King Joash to King Amaziah [sends greeting]: "Once upon a time there was in Mount Lebanon a very tall cypress, and also there was a thistle. And the thistle sent to the cypress, saying,' Contract thy daughter in marriage to my son.' And while this was transacting, a wild beast passed by and trod down... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:10

Thou hast indeed smitten Edom (see 2 Kings 14:7 , and the comment), and thine heart hath lifted thee up — i.e; made thee proud, exalted thee above measure— glory of this, and tarry at home — i.e; rest content with the glory which thou hast gained in thy Edomite war; make thy boast thereof, but do not affront fresh dangers— for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt— literally, why wilt thou meddle with misfortune ? — that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee? ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:11

But Amaziah would not hear. The message of Joash was not conciliatory, but provocative. On hearing it, Amaziah (as Josephus says, 'Ant. Jud.,' 9.9. § 3) was the more spurred on to make his expedition. Therefore Jehoash King of Israel went up. "Joash," as Bahr says, "did not wait for the attack of Amaziah, but anticipated his movements, and carried the war into the enemy's country." Defensive warfare often requires such an Offensive movement. And he and Amaziah King of Judah looked one... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:12

And Judah was put to the worse before Israel; and they fled every man to their tents ; i.e. "to their homes" (see the comment on 2 Kings 13:5 ). This was the first trial of strength between the two nations of which we have any distinct account. It resulted in the complete discomfiture of Israel. There was another great struggle in the time of Pekah and Ahaz, wherein Judah suffered even more severely (see 2 Chronicles 28:6-8 ). read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:5-6

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:7

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:8-14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:8-14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:9

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:10

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:11

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 14:12

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