2 Rois - Caput 14

2 Rois 14.1 anno secundo Ioas filii Ioachaz regis Israhel regnavit Amasias filius Ioas regis Iuda 2 Rois 14.2 viginti quinque annorum erat cum regnare coepisset viginti autem et novem annis regnavit in Hierusalem nomen matris eius Ioaden de Hierusalem 2 Rois 14.3 et fecit rectum coram Domino verumtamen non ut David pater eius iuxta omnia quae fecit Ioas pater suus fecit 2 Rois 14.4 nisi hoc tantum quod excelsa non abstulit adhuc enim populus immolabat et adolebat in excelsis 2 Rois 14.5 cumque obtinuisset regnum percussit servos suos qui interfecerant regem patrem suum 2 Rois 14.6 filios autem eorum qui occiderant non occidit iuxta quod scriptum est in libro legis Mosi sicut praecepit Dominus dicens non morientur patres pro filiis neque filii morientur pro patribus sed unusquisque in peccato suo morietur 2 Rois 14.7 ipse percussit Edom in valle Salinarum decem milia et adprehendit Petram in proelio vocavitque nomen eius Iecethel usque in praesentem diem 2 Rois 14.8 tunc misit Amasias nuntios ad Ioas filium Ioachaz filii Hieu regis Israhel dicens veni et videamus nos 2 Rois 14.9 remisitque Ioas rex Israhel ad Amasiam regem Iuda dicens carduus Libani misit ad cedrum quae est in Libano dicens da filiam tuam filio meo uxorem transieruntque bestiae saltus quae sunt in Libano et conculcaverunt carduum 2 Rois 14.10 percutiens invaluisti super Edom et sublevavit te cor tuum contentus esto gloria et sede in domo tua quare provocas malum ut cadas tu et Iuda tecum 2 Rois 14.11 et non adquievit Amasias ascenditque Ioas rex Israhel et viderunt se ipse et Amasias rex Iuda in Bethsames oppido Iudae 2 Rois 14.12 percussusque est Iuda coram Israhel et fugerunt unusquisque in tabernacula sua 2 Rois 14.13 Amasiam vero regem Iuda filium Ioas filii Ahaziae cepit Ioas rex Israhel in Bethsames et adduxit eum in Hierusalem et interrupit murum Hierusalem a porta Ephraim usque ad portam Anguli quadringentis cubitis 2 Rois 14.14 tulitque omne aurum et argentum et universa vasa quae inventa sunt in domo Domini et in thesauris regis et obsides et reversus est Samariam 2 Rois 14.15 reliqua autem verborum Ioas quae fecit et fortitudo eius qua pugnavit contra Amasiam regem Iuda nonne haec scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Israhel 2 Rois 14.16 dormivitque Ioas cum patribus suis et sepultus est in Samaria cum regibus Israhel et regnavit Hieroboam filius eius pro eo 2 Rois 14.17 vixit autem Amasias filius Ioas rex Iuda postquam mortuus est Ioas filius Ioachaz regis Israhel viginti quinque annis 2 Rois 14.18 reliqua autem sermonum Amasiae nonne haec scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Iuda 2 Rois 14.19 factaque est contra eum coniuratio in Hierusalem at ille fugit in Lachis miseruntque post eum in Lachis et interfecerunt eum ibi 2 Rois 14.20 et asportaverunt in equis sepultusque est in Hierusalem cum patribus suis in civitate David 2 Rois 14.21 tulit autem universus populus Iudae Azariam annos natum sedecim et constituerunt eum regem pro patre eius Amasia 2 Rois 14.22 ipse aedificavit Ahilam et restituit eam Iudae postquam dormivit rex cum patribus suis 2 Rois 14.23 anno quintodecimo Amasiae filii Ioas regis Iuda regnavit Hieroboam filius Ioas regis Israhel in Samaria quadraginta et uno anno 2 Rois 14.24 et fecit quod malum est coram Domino non recessit ab omnibus peccatis Hieroboam filii Nabath qui peccare fecit Israhel 2 Rois 14.25 ipse restituit terminos Israhel ab introitu Emath usque ad mare Solitudinis iuxta sermonem Domini Dei Israhel quem locutus est per servum suum Ionam filium Amathi prophetam qui erat de Geth quae est in Opher 2 Rois 14.26 vidit enim Dominus adflictionem Israhel amaram nimis et quod consumpti essent usque ad clausos carcere et extremos et non esset qui auxiliaretur Israhel 2 Rois 14.27 nec locutus est Dominus ut deleret nomen Israhel sub caelo sed salvavit eos in manu Hieroboam filii Ioas 2 Rois 14.28 reliqua autem sermonum Hieroboam et universa quae fecit et fortitudo eius qua proeliatus est et quomodo restituit Damascum et Emath Iudae in Israhel nonne haec scripta sunt in libro sermonum dierum regum Israhel 2 Rois 14.29 dormivitque Hieroboam cum patribus suis regibus Israhel et regnavit Zaccharias filius eius pro eo

2 Rois : Caput 14

Reflections on 2 Kings, Chapter 14

Chapter 14 of the book of 2 Kings recounts the reigns of Amaziah, King of Judah, and Jeroboam II, King of Israel. This account challenges us to consider how pride often precedes a fall. Through the victories and failures of these kings, we discover profound lessons about the consequences of pride, the limits of human achievement, and the complexity of divine judgment.

Amaziah's Victory over Edom

Amaziah, King of Judah, wins a resounding victory over Edom, which could lead him to excessive pride. However, in his reckless defiance of Israel, he ignores divine warnings and is met with a crushing defeat. This journey reminds us of the importance of humility before God and the need to seek His will in all our endeavors.

Israel's Prosperity under Jeroboam II

The chapter also highlights the prosperity of Israel during the reign of Jeroboam II. Although the kingdom experienced material success, this did not guarantee divine approval. This period of prosperity was tinged with spiritual challenges, and it is crucial to remember that material blessings must never distract us from our dependence on God.

Investigating Five Bible Passages

We invite you to explore five biblical passages that illuminate the eternal principles revealed in this chapter:

1. 2 Chronicles 25:5-10

"Amaziah gathered the people of Judah and appointed captains of battalions of thousands and hundred men, according to the families of all Judah and Benjamin. [...] But a man of God approached him and said, 'O king, these troops of Israel must not go with you, for the Lord is not with Israel, nor with any of the children of Ephraim. [...]'"

This passage provides additional details about Amaziah's reign and emphasizes the importance of listening to divine guidance.

2. Proverbs 16:18

"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall."

This proverb perfectly illustrates Amaziah's pride, which led to his defeat, as shown in the account in 2 Kings 14.

3. Jonah 1:1-2

"The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: 'Go quickly to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, for its wickedness has come up before me.' »

This passage evokes the ministry of Jonah, which is briefly mentioned in 2 Kings 14:25, and reminds us of the importance of our call to repentance.

4. Amos 7:10-11

“Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent a message to Jeroboam, king of Israel, saying, ‘Amos is plotting against you in the midst of Israel. The land cannot bear all your words. For thus says Amos: Jeroboam shall die by the sword, and Israel shall surely go into exile from their homeland.’” »

This account of Amos's ministry takes place during the reign of Jeroboam II, illustrating the spiritual tensions of that time.

5. Matthew 12:41

"The men of Nineveh will rise up in judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now one greater than Jonah is here. »

Jesus refers to Jonah's preaching in Nineveh, emphasizing the importance of repentance and responding to God's call.

Meditating on these passages, we are called to examine our own lives, recognize the need for humility, and seek God's wisdom in our daily choices.