2 Chroniques - Caput 25

2 Chroniques 25.1 viginti quinque annorum erat Amasias cum regnare coepisset et viginti novem annis regnavit in Hierusalem nomen matris eius Ioaden de Hierusalem 2 Chroniques 25.2 fecitque bonum in conspectu Domini verumtamen non in corde perfecto 2 Chroniques 25.3 cumque roboratum sibi videret imperium iugulavit servos qui occiderant regem patrem suum 2 Chroniques 25.4 sed filios eorum non interfecit sicut scriptum est in libro legis Mosi ubi praecepit Dominus dicens non occidentur patres pro filiis neque filii pro patribus suis sed unusquisque in suo peccato morietur 2 Chroniques 25.5 congregavit igitur Amasias Iudam et constituit eos per familias tribunosque et centuriones in universo Iuda et Beniamin et recensuit a viginti annis sursum invenitque triginta milia iuvenum qui egrederentur ad pugnam et tenerent hastam et clypeum 2 Chroniques 25.6 mercede quoque conduxit de Israhel centum milia robustorum centum talentis argenti 2 Chroniques 25.7 venit autem homo Dei ad illum et ait o rex ne egrediatur tecum exercitus Israhel non est enim Dominus cum Israhel et cunctis filiis Ephraim 2 Chroniques 25.8 quod si putas in robore exercitus bella consistere superari te faciet Deus ab hostibus Dei quippe est et adiuvare et in fugam vertere 2 Chroniques 25.9 dixitque Amasias ad hominem Dei quid ergo fiet de centum talentis quae dedi militibus Israhel et respondit ei homo Dei habet Dominus unde tibi dare possit multo his plura 2 Chroniques 25.10 separavit itaque Amasias exercitum qui venerat ad eum ex Ephraim ut reverteretur in locum suum at illi contra Iudam vehementer irati reversi sunt in regionem suam 2 Chroniques 25.11 porro Amasias confidenter eduxit populum suum et abiit in vallem Salinarum percussitque filios Seir decem milia 2 Chroniques 25.12 et alia decem milia virorum ceperunt filii Iuda et adduxerunt ad praeruptum cuiusdam petrae praecipitaveruntque eos de summo in praeceps qui universi crepuerunt 2 Chroniques 25.13 at ille exercitus quem remiserat Amasias ne secum iret ad proelium diffusus est in civitatibus Iuda a Samaria usque Bethoron et interfectis tribus milibus diripuit praedam magnam 2 Chroniques 25.14 Amasias vero post caedem Idumeorum et adlatos deos filiorum Seir statuit illos in deos sibi et adorabat eos et illis adolebat incensum 2 Chroniques 25.15 quam ob rem iratus Dominus contra Amasiam misit ad illum prophetam qui diceret ei cur adorasti deos qui non liberaverunt populum suum de manu tua 2 Chroniques 25.16 cumque haec ille loqueretur respondit ei num consiliarius regis es quiesce ne interficiam te discedensque propheta scio inquit quod cogitaverit Dominus occidere te qui et fecisti hoc malum et insuper non adquievisti consilio meo 2 Chroniques 25.17 igitur Amasias rex Iuda inito pessimo consilio misit ad Ioas filium Ioachaz filii Hieu regem Israhel dicens veni videamus nos mutuo 2 Chroniques 25.19 dixisti percussi Edom et idcirco erigitur cor tuum in superbiam sede in domo tua cur malum adversum te provocas ut cadas et tu et Iudas tecum 2 Chroniques 25.20 noluit audire Amasias eo quod Domini esset voluntas ut traderetur in manibus hostium propter deos Edom 2 Chroniques 25.21 ascendit igitur Ioas rex Israhel et mutuos sibi praebuere conspectus Amasias autem rex Iuda erat in Bethsames Iudae 2 Chroniques 25.22 corruitque Iudas coram Israhel et fugit in tabernacula sua 2 Chroniques 25.23 porro Amasiam regem Iuda filium Ioas filii Ioachaz cepit Ioas rex Israhel in Bethsames et adduxit in Hierusalem destruxitque murum eius a porta Ephraim usque ad portam Anguli quadringentis cubitis 2 Chroniques 25.24 omne quoque aurum et argentum et universa vasa quae reppererat in domo Dei et apud Obededom in thesauris etiam domus regiae necnon et filios obsidum reduxit Samariam 2 Chroniques 25.25 vixit autem Amasias filius Ioas rex Iuda postquam mortuus est Ioas filius Ioachaz rex Israhel quindecim annis 2 Chroniques 25.26 reliqua vero sermonum Amasiae priorum et novissimorum scripta sunt in libro regum Iuda et Israhel 2 Chroniques 25.27 qui postquam recessit a Domino tetenderunt ei insidias in Hierusalem cumque fugisset Lachis miserunt et interfecerunt eum ibi 2 Chroniques 25.28 reportantesque super equos sepelierunt eum cum patribus suis in civitate David

2 Chroniques : Caput 25

The Reign of Amaziah: A Lesson in Obedience and Faith

Chapter 25 of the book of 2 Chronicles immerses us in the reign of Amaziah, king of Judah, and asks a fundamental question: what happens when partial obedience turns into disobedience? This instructive text presents Amaziah's early victories, followed by his idolatry and tragic fall. It explores crucial themes such as the importance of total obedience to God, the dangers of pride, and the disastrous consequences of rejecting divine guidance.

Furthermore, 2 Chronicles 25 sheds light on the conflict between Judah and Israel, inviting us to reflect on the spiritual and moral ramifications of these clashes. Join us in exploring five biblical passages that relate to the central themes of this revelatory chapter.

Parallel Narrative from 2 Kings 14:1-2 "In the second year of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, began to reign. He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem."

This verse provides a parallel narrative of Amaziah's reign, complementing the account contained in 2 Chronicles 25.

The Law of Moses in Deuteronomy 24:16

"Parents shall not be put to death for their children, nor children for their parents; each shall die for his own sin."

This law is cited in 2 Chronicles 25:4, showing how Amaziah followed the law of Moses during his trial, thus affirming his commitment to God's commandments.

The Danger of Pride in Proverbs 16:18

"Pride goes before destruction; a haughty spirit before fall."

This proverb highlights the fate of Amaziah after his victory over Edom, when his pride led him to defy Israel, illustrating the consequences of vanity.

The Commandment of Exodus 20:3

"You shall have no other gods before me."

This sacred commandment is violated by Amaziah in 2 Chronicles 25:14, when he begins to worship the gods of Edom, thus showing how idolatry can creep into the hearts of those who stray from God.

Trust in God according to Psalms 33:16-17

"The size of an army does not give victory to a king, nor does great strength set a warrior free. A horse is a vain hope of victory; despite all its strength, it cannot save."

These verses resonate with the lesson Amaziah learned, emphasizing the importance of placing our trust in God rather than in military might or our own abilities.

In sum, Amaziah's story reminds us that true victory lies in total obedience to God's will and that pride and idolatry can lead to our downfall. Let us reflect on these teachings and seek to live in the light of faith and obedience.