Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes
2 Kings 14:6
children. sons.
written in the book of the law of Moses. See note on Exodus 17:14, and App-47.
every man. Hebrew. 'ish. App-14.
sin. Hebrew. chata '. App-44.
children. sons.
written in the book of the law of Moses. See note on Exodus 17:14, and App-47.
every man. Hebrew. 'ish. App-14.
sin. Hebrew. chata '. App-44.
Verse 2 Kings 14:6. _BUT THE CHILDREN OF THE MURDERERS HE SLEW NOT_] Here he showed his conscientious regard for the law of Moses; for God had positively said, _The fathers shall not be put to death...
THE CHILDREN OF THE MURDERERS HE SLEW NOT - This seems to be noted as a rare instance of clemency (compare 2 Kings 9:26 note). It is strange at first sight, that, when the Law contained so very plain...
6. KINGS OF ISRAEL AND JUDAH CHAPTER 14 _ 1. Amaziah's reign over Judah (2 Kings 14:1; 2 Chronicles 25)_ 2. The conflict between Israel and Judah (2 Kings 14:8;...
THE REIGN OF AMAZIAH, SON OF JOASH, KING OF JUDAH. Amaziah was a virtuous king like his father Joash, but not according to the standard of David. This is the judgment of the Deuteronomist, who refers...
_the children of the murderers he slew not_ R.V. HE PUT NOT TO DEATH. The Hebrew has a different verb here from that which is twice over used for -to slay" in the previous verse. _according unto that...
AS SOON AS THE KINGDOM WAS CONFIRMED—HE SLEW HIS SERVANTS, &C.— It seems, that the two assassins continued to be men of weight and interest at court even after they had murdered the king; for Amaziah...
C. THE REIGN OF AMAZIAH IN THE SOUTH 14:1-22 Amaziah the thistle king, is another example of a good start and a tragic end. The account of his reign moves through three stages: (1) his hopeful beginni...
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE THE KINGDOMS AT HIGH TIDE 2 Kings 13:10 to 2 Kings 15:7 Help came to Israel in the midst of the Aramean oppression from an unexpected quarter. In 802 B.C. the Assyrian king Adadni...
_BUT THE CHILDREN OF THE MURDERERS HE SLEW NOT: ACCORDING UNTO THAT WHICH IS WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF THE LAW OF MOSES, WHEREIN THE LORD COMMANDED, SAYING, THE FATHERS SHALL NOT BE PUT TO DEATH FOR THE...
REIGNS OF AMAZIAH OF JUDAH AND JEROBOAM OF ISRAEL 1. In the second year of Joash.. king of Israel] Joash of Judah reigned 40 years, and as his thirty-seventh year corresponded to the first year of Jo...
THE CHILDREN.. HE SLEW NOT] see Deuteronomy 24:16, and cp. Ezekiel 18:2. The contrast between Amaziah's conduct and the practice recorded in 2 Samuel 21:6;...
THE LAST KINGS OF *ISRAEL AND *JUDAH BOOK OF 2 KINGS _PHILIP SMITH_ CHAPTER 14 AMAZIAH’S RULE AS KING OF *JUDAH V1 Amaziah, Joash’s son, began to rule as the king of *Judah. That happened durin...
THE MURDERERS. — Literally, _the smiters_. ACCORDING UNTO THAT WHICH IS WRITTEN... LAW OF MOSES. — A quotation of Deuteronomy 24:16. This reference is from the pen of the Judæan editor. SHALL BE PUT...
וְ אֶת ־בְּנֵ֥י הַ מַּכִּ֖ים לֹ֣א הֵמִ֑ית
AMAZIAH OF JUDAH B.C. 796-783 (?) 2 Kings 14:1 "All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword." Matthew 26:52 THE fate of Amaziah ("Jehovah is strong"), son of Joash of Judah, resembles...
THE PENALTY OF PRIDE 2 Kings 14:1 There were good traits in Amaziah's character, such as humanity to the children of his father's murderers, and his willingness to forfeit the aid of the army of Isra...
Turning back to Judah, we find Amaziah on the throne. "He did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, yet...." The constantly repeated story of limitation in loyalty is told again. Success atte...
But the children of the murderers he (b) slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for t...
_Sin. This is the rule of human tribunals, to which God is not restrained. (Salien) (Ezechiel xviii. 20.) (Menochius) --- The action of Amasias is commended as something unusual (Calmet) among princes...
The twenty five years of Amaziah's reign may be brought into a narrow compass. His history, as is here related, consisted chiefly in restoring order in the temple service, by which it is said he did r...
But not merely this. "Elisha died and they buried him" (2 Kings 13:20). Was not Elisha gone then? Not so. There was to be even a more glorious witness in his death than in his life. In his life, no do...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 13 THROUGH 17. Walking in the steps of Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, the house of Jehu was no protection to Israel against Hazael. But the compassion of Jehovah...
BUT THE CHILDREN OF THE MURDERERS HE SLEW NOT,.... Which is an instance of his clemency and goodness, and of his strict regard to justice, and to the law of God; though he might fear, these, being spa...
But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the c...
_But the children of the murderers he slew not_ In this he acted like a good man, and showed both faith and courage, in that he would obey the command of God, though it might be attended with great ha...
1 Amaziah his good reigne. 5 His iustice on the murderers of his father. 7 His victory ouer Edom. 8 Amaziah prouoking Iehoash, is ouercome and spoiled. 15 Ieroboam succeedeth Iehoash. 17 Amaziah...
But the children of the murderers he slew not, although it was the custom in the Orient to put to death also the children of conspirators; ACCORDING UNTO THAT WHICH IS WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF THE LAW O...
AMAZIAH KING IN JUDAH...
AMAZIAH RULING IN JUDAH (vv.1-20) Joash had only reigned briefly in Israel before Amaziah the son of the other Joash (or Jehoash) became king in Judah. He was 25 when crowned king and reigned 29 yea...
1-7 Amaziah began well, but did not go on so. It is not enough to do that which our pious predecessors did, merely to keep up the common usage, but we must do it as they did, from the same principle o...
THE CHILDREN OF THE MURDERER HE SLEW NOT; wherein he showed some faith and courage, that he would obey this command of God, though it was very hazardous to himself, such persons being likely to seek r...
2 Kings 14:6 children H1121 murderers H5221 (H8688) execute H4191 (H8689) written H3789 (H8803) Book H5612 Law...
THE REIGN OF AMAZIAH, KING OF JUDAH C. 796-767 BC (2 KINGS 14:1). As with many kings of Judah Amaziah's reign was seen as ‘right in the eyes of YHWH', although with a decided ‘but'. The ‘but' explains...
CONTENTS: Reign of Amaziah over Judah. War between Israel and Judah. Reign of Jeroboam in Jerusalem. CHARACTERS: God, Amaziah, Jehoash, Jeroboam, Jonah, Azariah. CONCLUSION: Those who are too eager,...
2 Kings 14:2. _His mother's name was Jehoaddan._ The mothers of the kings of Judah are mostly mentioned by name, but those of the kings of Israel are seldom named so expressly; for the kings of Israel...
2 KINGS—NOTE ON 2 KINGS 14:1 Amaziah, Jeroboam II, and Azariah. The recovery that began under Jehoash (see note on 13:23–25) continues into ch....
AMAZIAH IN JUDAH AND JEROBOAM II. IN ISRAEL CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.— 2 Kings 14:1. AMAZIAH, KING OF JUDAH—Historian returns to the records concerning _Judah_. 2 Kings 14:3. YET NOT LIKE DAVI...
EXPOSITION 2 KINGS 14:1 REIGNS OF AMAZIAH, SON OF JOASH KING OF JUDAH, OVER JUDAH, AND OF JEROBOAM, SON...
Now we're coming again to Amaziah who became the king in Israel at the death of his father, who was assassinated at the end of chapter twelve. Now in the second year that Joash the son of Jehoahaz was...
Deuteronomy 24:16; Ezekiel 18:20; Ezekiel 18:4...
Slew not — Wherein he shewed faith and courage, that he would obey this command of God, though it was hazardous to himself, such persons being likely to seek revenge for their father's death....