Amaziah of Judah (pronounced / æməˈzaɪ.ə /, Hebrew: אֲמַצְיָהוּ, romanized: ʼĂmaṣyāhū, lit. 'meaning "the strength of the Lord", "strengthened by Yahweh ", or "Yahweh is mighty"'; Greek: Αμασίας; Latin: …

Apr 7, 2025 · Who was King Amaziah in the Bible? 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 …

Amaziah, the son of Joash, was the ninth king of Judah, reigning in Jerusalem for 29 years during the 8th century BC. His reign is documented in 2 Kings 14 and 2 Chronicles 25. Amaziah's name means …

May 21, 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 …

Aug 6, 2022 · King Amaziah is one of the lesser-known kings of Judah, yet his life offers powerful spiritual lessons about obedience, pride, and partial faithfulness. His story is recorded primarily in 2 …

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.

Son of Joash and father of Azariah (II Kings, xv. 1); came to the throne about 795 B.C. As soon as his kingdom was established he slew the murderers of his father (II Kings, xiv. 5), but contrary to custom …

AMAZIAH ăm’ ə zī’ ə (Heb. אֲמַצְיָ֥הוּ, “Strength of Jehovah”), the name of four separate characters in the OT including the king of Judah, the son and successor of Joash.

Amaziah was a king of Judah, noted in the Old Testament. He ruled for about 29 years, and his story can be found mainly in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. His reign is marked by military endeavors, …

Amaziah accused him of conspiracy and drove Amos away to Judah. Following this decree of expulsion, Amos repeated his prophecy against Israel, and declared the dire fate in store for Amaziah.