Bible Cross References
A. M. 3178. B.C. 826. Amaziah
2 Chronicles 25:13
Meanwhile the Israelite soldiers that Amaziah had not allowed to go into battle with him attacked the Judean cities between Samaria and Beth Horon, killed three thousand men, and captured quantities of loot.
2 Kings 14:8-14
8
Then Amaziah sent messengers to King Jehoash of Israel, challenging him to fight.
9
But King Jehoash sent back the following reply: "Once a thorn bush on the Lebanon Mountains sent a message to a cedar: 'Give your daughter in marriage to my son.' A wild animal passed by and trampled the bush down.
10
Now Amaziah, you have defeated the Edomites, and you are filled with pride. Be satisfied with your fame and stay at home. Why stir up trouble that will only bring disaster on you and your people?"
11
But Amaziah refused to listen, so King Jehoash marched out with his men and fought against him at Beth Shemesh in Judah.
12
Amaziah's army was defeated, and all his soldiers fled to their homes.
13
Jehoash took Amaziah prisoner, advanced on Jerusalem, and tore down the city wall from Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate, a distance of two hundred yards.
14
He took all the silver and gold he could find, all the Temple equipment and all the palace treasures, and carried them back to Samaria. He also took hostages with him.
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2 Samuel 2:14
Abner said to Joab, "Let's have some of the young men from each side fight an armed contest." "All right," Joab answered.
Proverbs 20:3
Any fool can start arguments; the honorable thing is to stay out of them.