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# Amaziah #
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## Facts: ##
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Amaziah became king over the kingdom of Judah when his father, King Joash, was murdered.
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* King Amaziah reigned over Judah for twenty-nine years, from 796 BC to 767 BC.
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* He was a good king, but he did not destroy the high places where idols were worshiped.
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* Amaziah eventually put to death all the men who were responsible for the murder of his father.
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* He defeated the rebellious Edomites and brought them back under the control of the Kingdom of Judah.
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* He challenged King Jehoash of Israel to a battle, but lost. Part of the walls of Jerusalem were broken down and the silver and gold vessels of the temple were stolen.
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* Years later King Amaziah turned away from Yahweh and certain men in Jerusalem plotted together and killed him.
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(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))
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(See also: [Joash](../other/joash.md), [Edom](../other/edom.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Chronicles 03:10-12](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/03/10)
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* [1 Chronicles 04:34-38](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/04/34)
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* [2 Chronicles 25:9-10](rc://en/tn/help/2ch/25/09)
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* [2 Kings 14:8-10](rc://en/tn/help/2ki/14/08)
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## Word Data:##
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* Strong's: H558
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