January 10, 2022
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Reading along with us in 2 Kings? Here’s today’s reading:
2 Kings 14 (NIV)
Amaziah King of Judah
1In the second year of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel, Amaziah son of Joash king of Judah began to reign. 2He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem. 3He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not as his father David had done. In everything he followed the example of his father Joash. 4The high places, however, were not removed; the people continued to offer sacrifices and burn incense there...........Continue Reading
2 Kings 14
It is always good to read of a righteous king of Judah, but this is no guarantee that he doesn’t make bad decisions. His military prowess was seen against the Edomites, but events showed that he should have taken the king of Israel’s advice to stay home. Amaziah also did not consult the Lord as to wether he should have attacked Israel. The end result being that Judah is defeated and blow is struck to Jerusalem. It is reminder to continue to make good decisions even as we are inclining our hearts to God.
Amaziah was “good” in the eyes of the Lord, but he didn’t make wise decisions for his nation.
“Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor shall children be put to death for their fathers; but a person shall be put to death for his own sin.” – Deuteronomy 24:16
What really stuck out to me is that David is still used as the king to try to emulate in your reign in Godly standard. We have kings that come closer than others but none that have shown his faithfulness to God in their reign and the end results always speak to their disobedience.