2 Chronicles 25:20

KJV1611 – Modern English

But Amaziah would not listen, for it came from God, that he might deliver them into the hand of their enemies, because they sought after the gods of Edom.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    But Amaziah would not listen, for this was from God, so that he might deliver them into the hands of their enemies, because they sought the gods of Edom.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    But Amaziah would not hear; for it came of God, that he might deliver them into the hand of their enemies, because they sought after the gods of Edom.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    But Amaziah{H558} would not hear;{H8085} for it was of God,{H430} that he might deliver{H5414} them into the hand{H3027} [of their enemies], because they had sought{H1875} after the gods{H430} of Edom.{H123}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But Amaziah{H558} would not hear{H8085}{(H8804)}; for it came of God{H430}, that he might deliver{H5414}{(H8800)} them into the hand{H3027} of their enemies, because they sought{H1875}{(H8804)} after the gods{H430} of Edom{H123}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Neuertheles Amasias consented not: for so was it broughte to passe of God, yt they mighte be geuen in to the handes of the enemies, because they soughte the goddes of ye Edomites.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    But Amaziah would not heare: for it was of God, that he might deliuer them into his had, because they had sought the gods of Edom.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But Amaziahu woulde not hearken to him: for it came of God, euen to delyuer them into the hande of their enemies, because they sought counsell at the gods of Edom.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    But Amaziah would not hear; for it [came] of God, that he might deliver them into the hand [of their enemies], because they sought after the gods of Edom.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    But Amaziah would not hear; for it was of God, that he might deliver them into the hand [of their enemies], because they had sought after the gods of Edom.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And Amaziah hath not hearkened, for from God it `is' in order to give them into hand, because they have sought the gods of Edom;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But Amaziah would not hear; for it was of God, that he might deliver them into the hand `of their enemies', because they had sought after the gods of Edom.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But Amaziah would not hear; for it was of God, that he might deliver them into the hand [of their enemies], because they had sought after the gods of Edom.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But Amaziah gave no attention; and this was the purpose of God, so that he might give them up into the hands of Joash, because they had gone after the gods of Edom.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    But Amaziah would not listen; for it was of God, that he might deliver them into the hand [of their enemies], because they had sought after the gods of Edom.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    But Amaziah did not heed the warning, for God wanted to hand them over to Joash because they followed the gods of Edom.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Kgs 12:15 : 15 Therefore the king did not listen to the people, for the cause was from the LORD, that he might perform His word, which the LORD spoke by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.
  • 2 Chr 22:7 : 7 And the destruction of Ahaziah was ordained by God through visiting Joram, for when he came, he went out with Jehoram against Jehu the son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to cut off the house of Ahab.
  • 2 Chr 25:16 : 16 And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said to him, Have you been made of the king's counsel? Stop; why should you be struck down? Then the prophet stopped, but said, I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this, and have not listened to my counsel.
  • Ps 81:11-12 : 11 But my people would not listen to my voice; and Israel did not want me. 12 So I gave them up to their own hearts' desires, and they walked in their own counsels.
  • Acts 28:25-27 : 25 And when they did not agree among themselves, they departed after Paul had said one word, The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah the prophet to our fathers, 26 saying, Go to this people and say, Hearing you will hear, and shall not understand; and seeing you will see, and not perceive. 27 For the heart of this people has grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, and their eyes they have closed, lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and turn, so that I should heal them.
  • 2 Thess 2:9-9 : 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
  • 1 Pet 2:8 : 8 And a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense. They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 2 Chr 25:13-17
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    84%

    13 But the soldiers of the army which Amaziah sent back, that they should not go with him to battle, fell upon the cities of Judah, from Samaria even to Bethhoron, and killed three thousand of them, and took much spoil.

    14 Now it came to pass, after Amaziah came 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 to them.

    15 Therefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent a prophet to him, who said, Why have you sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of your hand?

    16 And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said to him, Have you been made of the king's counsel? Stop; why should you be struck down? Then the prophet stopped, but said, I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this, and have not listened to my counsel.

    17 Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us see one another in the face.

  • 2 Kgs 14:10-11
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    78%

    10 You have indeed struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up; boast of this, and stay at home, for why should you meddle to your hurt, that you should fall, you and Judah with you?

    11 But Amaziah would not listen. Therefore Jehoash king of Israel went up; and he and Amaziah king of Judah met face to face at Bethshemesh, which belongs to Judah.

  • 2 Chr 25:19
    77%

    19 You say, Lo, you have struck the Edomites; and your heart is lifted up to boast; stay now at home; why should you meddle to your hurt, that you should fall, even you, and Judah with you?

  • 2 Chr 25:7-11
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    7 But a man of God came to him, saying, O king, do not let the army of Israel go with you; for the LORD is not with Israel, with all the children of Ephraim.

    8 But if you will go, do it, be strong for the battle; God shall make you fall before the enemy, for God has power to help, and to cast down.

    9 And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD is able to give you much more than this.

    10 Then Amaziah separated them, the army that had come to him out of Ephraim, to go home again; and their anger was greatly kindled against Judah, and they returned home in great anger.

    11 And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, and went to the Valley of Salt, and killed ten thousand of the children of Seir.

  • 2 Chr 25:21
    74%

    21 So Joash the king of Israel went up, and they saw one another in the face, both he and Amaziah king of Judah, at Bethshemesh, which belongs to Judah.

  • 2 Chr 10:15
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    15 So the king did not listen to the people, for the cause was of God, that the LORD might fulfill his word, which he spoke by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

  • 2 Chr 25:25-27
    3 verses
    73%

    25 And Amaziah the son of Joash king of Judah lived after the death of Joash son of Jehoahaz king of Israel fifteen years.

    26 Now the rest of the acts of Amaziah, first and last, behold, are they not written in the book of the kings of Judah and Israel?

    27 Now after the time that Amaziah turned away from following the LORD they made a conspiracy against him in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish; but they sent to Lachish after him, and killed him there.

  • Ezek 25:12
    72%

    12 Thus says the Lord GOD; Because Edom has acted against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and has greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them;

  • 2 Chr 20:10-11
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    71%

    10 And now, see, the children of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, whom You would not let Israel invade when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned from them and did not destroy them;

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    23 And Joash the king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Jehoahaz, at Bethshemesh, and brought him to Jerusalem, and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim to the corner gate, four hundred cubits.

  • 1 Kgs 12:15
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    15 Therefore the king did not listen to the people, for the cause was from the LORD, that he might perform His word, which the LORD spoke by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

  • 1 Sam 28:18
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    18 Because you did not obey the voice of the LORD, nor execute his fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore the LORD has done this thing to you today.

  • Num 20:20-21
    2 verses
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    20 Then he said, "You shall not pass through." So Edom came out against them with many men and with a strong army.

    21 Thus Edom refused to give Israel passage through his territory; so Israel turned away from him.

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    70%

    21 Edom, Moab, and the children of Ammon,

  • 2 Chr 35:21
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    21 But he sent ambassadors to him, saying, 'What have I to do with you, king of Judah? I do not come against you this day, but against the house with which I am at war. For God commanded me to make haste. Refrain from interfering with God, who is with me, so that He does not destroy you.'

  • 2 Chr 24:24
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    24 For the army of the Syrians came with a small company of men, and the LORD delivered a very great army into their hand, because they had forsaken the LORD God of their fathers. So they executed judgment against Joash.

  • Amos 7:10
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    10 Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel: the land is not able to bear all his words.

  • 2 Chr 24:19
    69%

    19 Yet He sent prophets to them, to bring them again to the LORD; and they testified against them, but they would not listen.

  • 2 Chr 24:27
    69%

    27 Now concerning his sons, and the greatness of the burdens laid upon him, and the repairing of the house of God, indeed, they are written in the story of the book of the kings. And Amaziah his son reigned in his place.

  • 2 Chr 20:15
    69%

    15 And he said, Listen, all Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat, Thus says the LORD to you: Do not be afraid or dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God's.

  • 2 Kgs 8:20
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    20 In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.

  • Ezek 25:3
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    3 And say to the Ammonites, Hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus says the Lord GOD; Because you said, Aha, against my sanctuary, when it was profaned; and against the land of Israel, when it was desolate; and against the house of Judah, when they went into captivity;

  • 2 Chr 28:17
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    17 For again the Edomites had come and struck Judah, and carried away captives.

  • 2 Chr 25:2
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    2 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.

  • Ezek 25:1
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    1 The word of the LORD came again to me, saying,

  • Zeph 2:10
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    10 This they shall have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of the LORD of hosts.

  • 2 Kgs 22:18
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    18 But to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the LORD, thus shall you say to him, Thus says the LORD God of Israel, As for the words which you have heard;

  • 2 Kgs 14:18
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    18 And the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

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    22 For many fell down slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in their place until the captivity.

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    14 And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel: and they shall do in Edom according to my anger and according to my fury; and they shall know my vengeance, says the Lord GOD.

  • Jer 29:19
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    19 Because they have not heeded my words, says the LORD, which I sent to them by my servants the prophets, rising early and sending them; but you would not hear, says the LORD.

  • 2 Chr 7:22
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    22 And they will answer, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and embraced other gods, and worshiped them and served them; therefore He has brought all this calamity upon them.

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    28 However, the king of the children of Ammon did not listen to the words of Jephthah which he sent him.

  • Josh 11:20
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    20 For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts, that they should come against Israel in battle, that he might destroy them utterly, and that they might find no favor, but that he might destroy them, as the LORD commanded Moses.

  • 2 Chr 28:23
    68%

    23 For he sacrificed unto the gods of Damascus, who had struck him, and he said, Because the gods of the kings of Syria help them, therefore I will sacrifice to them, that they may help me. But they were the ruin of him, and of all Israel.

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    5 But they did not listen, nor incline their ear to turn from their wickedness, to burn no incense to other gods.

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