2 Chronicles 25:1
CONTENTS This chapter records the reign of Amaziah: his wars, his idolatry, the Lord's displeasure against him; his combat with Joash: his death.... [ Continue Reading ]
CONTENTS This chapter records the reign of Amaziah: his wars, his idolatry, the Lord's displeasure against him; his combat with Joash: his death.... [ Continue Reading ]
This expression of Amaziah's doing right in the Lord's sight, but not with a perfect heart, throws a light upon his whole character. What he did in a way of worship was in mere form and ceremony. He found it to be a matter of state policy to keep up the temple service. His interest was concerned, an... [ Continue Reading ]
There was justice as well as suitable respect to the divine command in this preservation of the children of his father's murderers. The Lord had said this, Deuteronomy 24:16.... [ Continue Reading ]
If we compare the army of Judah as mentioned in this place, with the army as it stood in the days of Jehoshaphat, we find a sad decrease. See 2 Chronicles 17:12. The whole of Jehoshaphat's subjects at that time were little less than six million, including men, women, and children. But this will be e... [ Continue Reading ]
See, Reader, how prone man is to look to an arm of flesh, to anything, rather than the Lord. And spiritually considered, doth not the believer do this when not living wholly upon Jesus?... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe how very gracious the Lord was, to send a message for safety to such a character as Amaziah. Yes! in the worst of times the Lord hath an eye to his people. Nevertheless (saith God) I wrought for my name's sake. Ezekiel 20:22. There is a blessed nevertheless whereby the Lord will look with me... [ Continue Reading ]
Was there ever a more glaring instance of wickedness and folly? He is permitted to scourge Edom for idolatry, and then sets up idols himself.... [ Continue Reading ]
Wherein did Amaziah differ from his father? Joash did indeed kill Zechariah; but Amaziah would have done the same had not the prophet held his peace. Reader! do not fail to remark the awfulness of such characters.... [ Continue Reading ]
What advice could this be? Not of God, nor his prophets, for he had despised both.... [ Continue Reading ]
Much of this history we have 2 Kings 14:1. But we shall do well to observe in the sad history of the termination of his life, what is said; it came of God. Yes! when sinners reject the counsel of God, it is against their own souls, how frequently are they made to do the very reverse of what they int... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS WE ought to pause over the view of such characters as Amaziah, and gather instruction from the very awful representation of the corrupt and fallen nature they afford. How in direct opposition to duty, to interest, to happiness, is all their conduct. Making a profession of godliness, but... [ Continue Reading ]