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Amaziah of Judah (pronounced / æməˈzaɪ.ə /, Hebrew: אֲמַצְיָהוּ, ʼĂmaṣyāhū, meaning "the strength of the Lord", "strengthened by Yahweh ", or "Yahweh is mighty"; Greek: Αμασίας; Latin: Amasias ), [1] was the ninth king of Judah and the son and successor of Joash. His mother was Jehoaddan ( 2 Kings 14:1–4) and his ...
Apr 11, 2024 · King Amaziah of Judah is a biblical figure who reigned from 796 to 767 BC, as described in the books of 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. He was the son and successor of King Joash, and his reign is noted for both its faithful beginnings and its tragic end.
Jan 4, 2022 · Question. Who was King Amaziah in the Bible? Answer. Amaziah was a king of the southern kingdom of Judah from 796 to 767 BC. He succeeded his father, King Joash, who was originally a righteous king but turned aside later in life and was assassinated by his own officials (2 Kings 12:20–21).
Amaziah of Judah (אמציה) was a king of Judah, the son and successor of Joash, and the father of Azariah . His mother was Jehoaddin of Jerusalem. William F. Albright has dated his reign to 800 B.C.E.-783 B.C.E., while E. R. Thiele offers the dates 796 B.C.E.-767 B.C.E.
Uzziah. Amaziah's Reign. As soon as Amaziah felt himself secure on the throne of Judea, he slew his father's assassins. However, he abided strictly by the laws of the Torah. He punished only the guilty persons and not their children. In general Amaziah took care not to break any of the traditions and laws of the Jewish faith, although he ...
Amaziah. the strength of the Lord. Smith's Bible Dictionary. Amaziah. ( the strength of the Lord ). Son of Joash, and eighth king of Judah, reigned B.C. 837-809. He succeeded to the throne at the age of 25, on the murder of his father, and punished the murderers.
