2 Chronicles 25:17

“Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us see one another in the face.”

"Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us see one another in the face." - 2 Chronicles 25:17
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What does 2 Chronicles 25:17 mean?

2 Chronicles 25:17 (KJV) - "Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us see one another in the face." The passage 2 Chronicles 25:17 tells the story of Amaziah, the king of Judah, and his…

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Face to Face: The Pursuit of Divine Wisdom

In our spiritual journey, we often find ourselves at crossroads—moments where decisions must be made, alliances formed, and paths chosen. Second Chronicles 25:17 presents a vivid picture of such a moment: "Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of…

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Seeking Wisdom in Our Confrontations: A Prayer Inspired by 2 Chronicles 25:17

O Lord, Almighty God, the Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You today, meditating on the truth found in 2 Chronicles 25:17, where we see the actions of King Amaziah. We ponder these words: "Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz…

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2 Chronicles 25:17 - "¶ Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us see one another in the face."
1 Chronicles 25:17 - "The tenth to Shimei, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:"
2 Chronicles 25:2 - "And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart."
2 Chronicles 23:17
2 Chronicles 23:17
2 Chronicles 25:25 - "¶ And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the death of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years."
"The tenth to Shimei, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve:" - 1 Chronicles 25:17
2 Chronicles 17:17 - "And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand."
2 Chronicles 25:28 - "And they brought him upon horses, and buried him with his fathers in the city of Judah."
2 Chronicles 25:22 - "And Judah was put to the worse before Israel, and they fled every man to his tent."
1 Chronicles 2:17 - "And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite."
1 Chronicles 2:25 - "¶ And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah."
2 Chronicles 25:26 - "Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, are they not written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel?"
2 Kings 21:25 - "Now the rest of the acts of Amon which he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
2 Chronicles 17:15 - "And next to him was Jehohanan the captain, and with him two hundred and fourscore thousand."
1 Chronicles 17:25 - "For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him an house: therefore thy servant hath found in his heart to pray before thee."
2 Chronicles 8:17 - "¶ Then went Solomon to Ezion-geber, and to Eloth, at the sea side in the land of Edom."
2 Chronicles 9:17 - "Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold."
2 Chronicles 10:17 - "But as for the children of Israel that dwelt in the cities of Judah, Rehoboam reigned over them."
2 Chronicles 28:17 - "For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives."
2 Chronicles 25:6 - "He hired also an hundred thousand mighty men of valour out of Israel for an hundred talents of silver."
2 Chronicles 17:12 - "¶ And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store."
1 Chronicles 17:2 - "Then Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thine heart; for God is with thee."
2 Chronicles 17:18 - "And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war."
2 Chronicles 17:1 - "And Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his stead, and strengthened himself against Israel."
2 Chronicles 17:4 - "But sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments, and not after the doings of Israel."
"And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart." - 2 Chronicles 25:2
2 Chronicles 18:25 - "Then the king of Israel said, Take ye Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;"
2 Chronicles 4:17 - "In the plain of Jordan did the king cast them, in the clay ground between Succoth and Zeredathah."