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2 Chronicles 25:14-16

King James Version (KJV)

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14. Now it came to pass, after that Amaziah was come from the slaughter of the Edomites, that he brought the gods of the children of Seir, and set them up [to be] his gods, and bowed down himself before them, and burned incense unto them. 15. Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand? 16. And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that [the king] said unto him, Art thou made of the king’s counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.

2 Chronicles 25:14-16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 25:14

Theological / Devotional

Brought the gods. This section (vs. 14-16) dealing with Amaziah’s worship of the Edomite gods is not found in Kings. It was common practice to carry off the gods of conquered countries, not necessarily for purposes of worship but as trophies of victory.

To be his gods. Such is the folly and perfidy of man. The Edomite gods had been unable to provide their people help against the attack from Judah, while Jehovah had given Amaziah a great victory over Edom, yet the king bowed himself in worship before these captured Edomite idols.

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