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.
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4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsBut 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.
But Amaziah would not listen, for this had come from God in order to deliver them into the hand of Jehoash, because they had sought the gods of Edom.
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;
But Amaziah would not hear; for it was ofGod, that he might deliver them into [the enemy's] hand, because they had sought after thegods of Edom.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament2 Chronicles — Solomon to the exile — retold through the southern kings only. A priestly history that keeps its lens on the temple, on reform kings, and on the repentance formula (7:14) that will be quoted in a thousand sermons.
- Author
- The Chronicler (traditional — Ezra)
- Date
- Post-exilic, c. 450–400 BC