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II Kings Chapter 14

THE PROPHETS

II KINGS

MELACHIM II

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. It provides insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during those periods. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.

Chapter 14

II Kings Continues on the Subject of Idol Worship or Worshiping Other gods with the One True G-d Combined

Worshiping Other G-ds In Any Way, Shape Or Form Is A Big Deal Against The One True G-d Of Israel

You can be righteous, kind and a good person, but who you worship will render all your good traits as futile.

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“The Kings Of Judah”
“The Kings Of Israel”

In the second year of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel, Amaziah, son of Jehoash king of Judah, became king.
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He did what was proper in the eyes of Hashem, but not like his forefather David; he did everything as his father Jehoash had done.
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However, the high places did not cease; the people continued to sacrifice and burn incense at the high places.
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… as it is written in the Book of the Torah of Moses, which Hashem had commanded, saying, “Fathers shall not be put to death because of sons, and sons shall not be put to death because of fathers; rather a man should be put to death for his own sin.”
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Jehoash lay with his forefathers and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel. His son Jeroboam reigned in his place.
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All the people of Judah then took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and crowned him in place of his father Amaziah.
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In the fifteenth year of [the reign of] Amaziah son of Jehoash king of Judah, Jeroboam son of Jehoash king of Israel became king, in Samaria, [and reigned] for forty-one years.
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He did what was evil in the eyes of Hashem; he did not turn away from all the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, that he caused Israel to sin.
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For Hashem had seen that Israel’s suffering was very severe, with none surviving and none remaining, and there was no helper for Israel.
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But Hashem did not say to erase the name of Israel from under the heavens, so He saved them through the hand of Jeroboam son of Jehoash.
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Jeroboam lay with his forefathers, the kings of Israel; and his son Zechariah reigned in his place.
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1 In the second year of Joash the son of Joahaz the king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash the king of Judah, became king.
2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoadan of Jerusalem.
3 And he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, however, not like his father David; like all that Joash his father did, he did.
4 However, the high places were not removed; the people were still slaughtering sacrifices and burning incense on the high places.
5 And it was, when the kingdom became well established in his hand, that he slew his servants who had assassinated his father.
6 But the sons of the assassins he did not execute, as it is written in the book of the Torah of Moses, which the Lord commanded saying: “Fathers shall not be put to death for sons, nor shall sons be put to death for fathers, but each man shall be put to death for his own sin.”
7 He struck down ten thousand of the Edomites in the valley of salt, and he seized the rock in battle, and he called its name Joktheel until this day.
8 Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz the son of Jehu the king of Israel, saying, “Come, let us confront each other.”
9 And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah the king of Judah, saying, “The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon saying, ‘Give your daughter to my son for a wife,’ and the wild beast that was in Lebanon came and trampled the thistle.
10 You have defeated the Edomites and your heart has made you arrogant. Retain your honor by staying home. Now why should you provoke evil and fall, you and Judah with you? “
11 Amaziah did not heed, however, and Jehoash the king of Israel went up and they confronted one another, he and Amaziah the king of Judah, in Beth-shemesh, which belongs to Judah.
12 And Judah was beaten before Israel, and they fled each man to his dwelling places.
13 And Jehoash the king of Israel seized Amaziah the king of Judah, the son of Jehoash the son of Ahaziah, in Beth-shemesh, and he came to Jerusalem and breached the wall of Jerusalem at the gate of Ephraim until the corner gate, four hundred cubits.
14 And he took all the gold and silver and all the vessels that were found in the house of the Lord and in the treasuries of the king’s palace, and the hostage children; and he returned to Samaria.
15 And the rest of the deeds of Jehoash which he performed, and his might, and how he fought with Amaziah the king of Judah, are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.
16 And Jehoash slept with his forefathers, and he was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel, and Jeroboam his son reigned in his stead.
17 And Amaziah the son of Joash the king of Judah lived fifteen years after the death of Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz the king of Israel.
18 And the rest of the deeds of Amaziah are written in the book of chronicles of the kings of Judah.
19 And they revolted against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. And they sent after him to Lachish and assassinated him there.
20 And they carried him on the horses, and he was buried in Jerusalem with his forefathers in the city of David.
21 And the entire nation of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah.
22 He built up Elath and restored it to Judah, after the king had slept with his forefathers.
23 In the fifteenth year of Amaziah the son of Joash the king of Judah, Jeroboam the son of Joash the king of Israel, ruled in Samaria forty-one years.
24 And he did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord; he did not turn away from all the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat that he had caused Israel to sin.
25 He restored the boundary of Israel from the approach to Hamath until the sea of the Arabah, according to the word of the Lord God of Israel which He spoke through his servant Jonah the son of Amittai the prophet, who was from Gath-hepher.
26 For the Lord saw the affliction of Israel becoming increasingly severe, with neither stored property nor free property, and no one to help Israel.
27 And the Lord did not speak to eradicate the name of Israel from under the heavens, and He saved them through Jeroboam the son of Joash.
28 And the rest of the events of Jeroboam and all that he did and his mighty deeds, how he fought, and how he restored Damascus and Hamath to Judah through Israel, are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.
29 And Jeroboam slept with his forefathers, with the kings of Israel, and his son Zechariah reigned in his stead.

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The Book of Joshua, in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible, narrates the entry of the Children of Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan and their conquest and partition of the land under the leadership of Joshua, as Moses’ successor. It details the Israelites’ miraculous crossing of the Jordan River, the fall of Jericho, the battles of Ai and Gibeon, and the division of the land among the twelve tribes. Joshua resonates with Moses, in which he exhorts the Israelites to remain faithful to G-d and His commandments.
Judges chronicles the history of the Israelites during the period between the conquest of the Land of Israel and the establishment of the monarchy. It contains accounts of the heroic deeds of various judges who led and rescued the Israelites from their enemies. The book also provides valuable insights into the spiritual and moral challenges faced by the Israelites during that time. The cycle of sin is clearly seen in the book of Judges (Shoftim in Hebrew).
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.

A known prophetic book in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible is the book of Isaiah (Yeshayahu in Hebrew). It contains the written prophecies during the 8th century BCE throughout his life. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel (the suffering servant) and other nations, the coming of the Messiah, and the establishment of G-d’s kingdom on earth. Isaiah is known for his poetic and eloquent language, and his prophecies have had a profound influence on Jewish and Christian thought throughout history.
The prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Jeremiah (Yirmiyahu in Hebrew) is known as “The suffering or lamenting prophet,” for his emotional and passionate prophecies, and his book accounts the tragic details as it happens right before his eyes in his lifetime.
The Book of Ezekiel (Yechezkel in Hebrew) contains the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel, who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Ezekiel is known for his vivid and symbolic prophecies, and his book reveals the key to salvation. That is repentance and righteousness.
The Book of Hosea (Hoshea in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), shares the prophecies of the prophet Hosea, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses themes such as the unfaithfulness of the Israelites, G-d’s judgment and mercy, and the promise of redemption. G-d’s “estranged wife,” is how Israel was identified in this book. Nonetheless, Israel remains G-d’s chosen people despite their sins and shortcomings.
The Book of Joel (Yoel in Hebrew) is another prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Joel, who lived during a time of locust infestation and drought. The empires of Babylonia, Persian, Greeks and Romans are God’s judgment on Israel for their sins; likened to the locusts swarms in succession. Moreover, the coming Day of the Lord, and the restoration of Israel is mentioned as well.
A prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses social justice, the condemnation of injustice, and the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins. Amos’s prophecies are known for their powerful and direct language.
The Book of Obadiah (Ovadiah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Obadiah, who lived during the 6th century BCE, primarily addresses the destruction of Edom and the judgment of G-d upon them for their hostility towards Israel. Obadiah’s prophecies are known for its powerful condemnation of Edom’s arrogance and cruelty.
The Book of Jonah (Yonah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible) is a narrative prophetic book that tells the story of the prophet Jonah, who is reluctant to fulfill G-d’s command to prophesy against the city of Nineveh. Instead, Jonah flees to Tarshish, but a great storm arises and the sailors throw Jonah overboard to appease the storm. Jonah is swallowed by a large fish, where he prays to G-d. After three days and three nights, the fish vomits Jonah onto dry land. Jonah then goes to Nineveh and delivers God’s message of repentance, leading to the city’s repentance and God’s mercy. The book highlights matters of God’s sovereignty, mercy, and the importance of obedience.
The Book of Micah (Michah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Micah, who lived during the 8th century BCE during the reigns of the kings of Judah and Israel. Micah’s prophecies address social justice, the condemnation of injustice, the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins, and the promise of a future restoration and redemption. Micah’s prophecies are known for its powerful outlook and emotional intensity.
The Book of Nahum (Nachum in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible).
Prophet Nahum, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book primarily addresses the judgment of G-d upon the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, for its arrogance, cruelty, and violence. Nahum’s prophecies are known for their vivid descriptions of Nineveh’s destruction and their emphasis on G-d’s justice and sovereignty.
The Book of Habakkuk (Chavakuk in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Habakkuk, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses themes such as the suffering of the righteous, the coming judgment of G-d on the wicked, and the assurance of G-d’s ultimate victory. Habakkuk’s prophecies are known for their powerful and poetic language, and his book has been a source of inspiration and comfort to many throughout history.
The Book of Zephaniah (Tzefaniah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zephaniah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The coming judgment of G-d on Judah and Jerusalem for their sins, the destruction of the wicked, and the promise of restoration for the righteous are accounts written in Zephaniah. The book of Zephaniah has been a source of comfort and encouragement for generations of believers.
The Book of Haggai (Chaggai in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Haggai, who lived during the 6th century BCE during the time of the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Haggai’s prophecies focused on encouraging the Jewish people to complete the rebuilding of the Temple, and he emphasized the importance of faith, obedience, and the blessings that would come from serving G-d wholeheartedly.
The Book of Zechariah is a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who lived during the 6th century BCE. The rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the coming of the Messiah, and the ultimate redemption of G-d’s people are important details described in the book. The book of Zechariah mentions the truth about the Jewish people as the people favored by G-d.
Malachi, who lived during the 5th century BCE. The book addresses the corruption of the priesthood, the neglect of religious practices, and the coming judgment of G-d upon those who have strayed from His ways. Emphasis on the importance of faithfulness to G-d and His covenant are topics where the book of Malachi is remembered frequently.
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