Amaziah succeeded his father jehoah as king of Judah. He
began his regin when he was 25years and he did what was right before God but he
was not as faithful as David. The people, his subjects where still into
idolatry. He killed his father’s murderers but spared their sons. He also fough
Edonites, killing about ten thousand. His victory however got into his head and
he therefore challenged Jehoash, king of Israel. The king of Israel warned him
but he was adamant. Jerusalem was therefore raided with many of the treasures
in the house of the Lord carted away to Samaria and many taken hostages. He was
assassinated in Lasish after a coup.
LESSONS
a) Beware of success, lest it gets into your head and you
begin to challenge what should be challenged. When success comes, acknowledge
God and continue to seek his face. “pride goes before a fall’
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