Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

Another Godly King takes the throne in 2 Kings 14. Amaziah becomes King of Judah after Joash dies. As with others, the people continue to worship at the high places. He followed the scriptures in his revenge against those who killed his Father. He defeated Edom in battle and then was defeated by Israel when he wanted to conquer them. The King of Judah is chased to Lachish where he is assassinated.

Later Jehoash dies, and Jeroboam II becomes King of Israel. He is used by Jehovah to preserve Samaria and Israel. This was despite his failure to worship the Lord exclusively. His patience for all of us is shown again and again. When Jeroboam died, his son Zechariah became the King of Israel.

Amaziah, the King of Judah has a plan to conquer the land of Seir in 2 Chronicles 25. A man of God overrides his plan to use mercenaries from Israel and while they conquer their enemy, they have thousands killed in raids by the Israelites. He even decides to worship the idols he took from Seir. Condemnation of this action from Jehovah comes and a war against Samaria is planned.

Jehoash of Israel defeats Amaziah of Judah and attacks Jerusalem and confiscates items from the Temple. Amaziah is left alive and he outlives Jehoash. He is eventually chased from Jerusalem and murdered.

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