Amaziah

Facts:

Amaziah became king over the kingdom of Judah when his father, King Joash, was murdered.

King Amaziah reigned over Judah for twenty-nine years, from 796 BC to 767 BC.
He was a good king, but he did not destroy the high places where idols were worshiped.
Amaziah eventually put to death all the men who were responsible for the murder of his father.
He defeated the rebellious Edomites and brought them back under the control of the Kingdom of Judah.
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.
Years later King Amaziah turned away from Yahweh and certain men in Jerusalem plotted together and killed him.

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(See also: joash · edom)