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But stay at home! Why ask for trouble and cause your own downfall and that of Judah also?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/25.htm">New Living Translation</a> “You are saying, ‘I have defeated Edom,’ and you are very proud of it. But my advice is to stay at home. Why stir up trouble that will only bring disaster on you and the people of Judah?” <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> You say, ‘See, I have struck down Edom,’ and your heart has lifted you up in boastfulness. But now stay at home. Why should you provoke trouble so that you fall, you and Judah with you?” <a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> You have said, ‘Look, I have defeated Edom,’ and your heart has become proud and boastful. Now stay at home. Why should you stir up trouble so that you fall—you and Judah with you?” <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/25.htm">King James Bible</a> Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thine heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to thine hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee? <a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/25.htm">New King James Version</a> Indeed you say that you have defeated the Edomites, and your heart is lifted up to boast. Stay at home now; why should you meddle with trouble, that you should fall—you and Judah with you?” <a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> You said, ‘Behold, you have defeated Edom.’ And your heart has lifted you up in boasting. Now stay home; why should you provoke trouble so that you, would fall, you and Judah with you?” <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220You said, &#8216Behold, you have defeated Edom.&#8217 And your heart has become proud in boasting. Now stay at home; for why should you provoke trouble so that you, even you, would fall and Judah with you?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “You said, ‘Behold, you have defeated Edom.’ And your heart has become proud in boasting. Now stay at home; for why should you provoke trouble that you, even you, should fall and Judah with you?” <a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> You said, ‘Behold, you have struck down Edom.’ And your heart has lifted you up to boast. Now stay at home; for why should you provoke calamity so that you, even you, would fall and Judah with you?” <a href="/amp/2_chronicles/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> You say, ‘See, I have struck down and defeated Edom.’ Your heart lifts you up to boast [about your victory]. Now stay at home; why should you meddle and court disaster so that you, even you, will fall and Judah with you?” <a href="/csb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> You have said, ‘Look, I have defeated Edom,’ and you have become overconfident that you will get glory. Now stay at home. Why stir up such trouble so that you fall and Judah with you? ” <a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> You have said, &#8216Look, I have defeated Edom,&#8217 and you have become overconfident that you will get glory. Now stay at home. Why stir up such trouble so that you fall and Judah with you?&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_chronicles/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten Edom; and thy heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee? <a href="/cev/2_chronicles/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Amaziah, you think you're so powerful because you defeated Edom. But stay at home and do your celebrating. If you cause any trouble, both you and your kingdom of Judah will be destroyed. <a href="/erv/2_chronicles/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten Edom; and thine heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee? <a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You say you defeated Edom, and now you've become arrogant enough to look for more fame. Stay home! Why must you invite disaster and your own defeat and take Judah with you?" <a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> Now Amaziah, you boast that you have defeated the Edomites, but I advise you to stay at home. Why stir up trouble that will only bring disaster on you and your people?" <a href="/isv/2_chronicles/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> You claim you've defeated Edom, but you're really only puffed up with arrogant boasting. So stay home. Why stir up trouble so you die, and the rest of Judah with you?" <a href="/msb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> You have said, ?Look, I have defeated Edom,? and your heart has become proud and boastful. Now stay at home. Why should you stir up trouble so that you fall?you and Judah with you?? <a href="/net/2_chronicles/25.htm">NET Bible</a> You defeated Edom and it has gone to your head. Gloat over your success, but stay in your palace. Why bring calamity on yourself? Why bring down yourself and Judah along with you?" <a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You say to yourself that you have struck Edom; and your heart lifts you up to boast. Now stay at home. Why should you meddle with trouble, that you should fall, even you, and Judah with you?'" <a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thy heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldst thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldst fall, even thou, and Judah with thee? <a href="/web/2_chronicles/25.htm">World English Bible</a> You say to yourself that you have struck Edom; and your heart lifts you up to boast. Now stay at home. Why should you meddle with trouble, that you should fall, even you and Judah with you?’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> You have said, Behold, I have struck Edom; and your heart has lifted you up to boast; now, abide in your house, why do you stir yourself up in evil, that you have fallen, you and Judah with you?” <a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Thou hast said, Lo, I have smitten Edom; and thy heart hath lifted thee up to boast; now, abide in thy house, why dost thou stir thyself up in evil, that thou hast fallen, thou, and Judah with thee?' <a href="/slt/2_chronicles/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Thou saidst, Behold, thou didst strike Edom; and thy heart lifted thee up to boast: now dwell in thy house; wherefore wilt thou be stirred up in evil, and thou fallest, and Judah with thee?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Thou hast said: I have overthrown Edom, and therefore thy heart is lifted up with pride : stay at home, why dost thou provoke evil against thee, that both thou shouldst fall and Juda with thee. <a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> You said, ‘I struck down Edom.’ And for this reason, your heart is lifted up with pride. Settle in your own house. Why do you provoke evil against yourself, so that you may fall, and then Judah with you?” <a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/25.htm">New American Bible</a> You are thinking, ‘See, I have struck down Edom!’ Your heart is lifted up, And glories in it. Stay home! Why bring misfortune and failure on yourself and on Judah with you?” <a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> You say, ‘See, I have defeated Edom,’ and your heart has lifted you up in boastfulness. Now stay at home; why should you provoke trouble so that you fall, you and Judah with you?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Surely, because you have defeated the Edomites, your heart has lifted you up to boast; keep your dignity and stay at home; why should you stir up trouble, that you should fall, even you and all Judah with you? <a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Putting to the sword, you have destroyed the Edomites; because of this, your heart has grown to boast; and stay in your house. And why are you stirred up by evil and will fall, you and those of the house of Yehuda with you?”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Thou sayest--lo, thou hast smitten Edom; will thy heart therefore lift thee up to glory therein? abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle with evil, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?' <a href="/sep/2_chronicles/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Thou hast said, Behold, I have smitten Idumea, and thy stout heart exalts thee: now stay at home; for why dost thou implicate thyself in mischief, that thou shouldest fall, and Juda with thee. <a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=6398" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Amaziah Defeated by Joash</a> …18But Jehoash king of Israel replied to Amaziah king of Judah: “A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, ‘Give your daughter to my son in marriage.’ Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle. 19<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">You have said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">‘Look,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: hik·kî·ṯā (V-Hifil-Perf-2ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">I have defeated</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/123.htm" title="123: ’ĕ·ḏō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a condiment. Or oedowm; from 'adom; red; Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region occupied by him.">Edom,’</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">and your heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: ū·nə·śā·’ă·ḵā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms:: 2ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">has become proud</a> <a href="/hebrew/3513.htm" title="3513: lə·haḵ·bîḏ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- Or kabed; a primitive root; to be heavy, i.e. In a bad sense or in a good sense (in the same two senses).">and boastful.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: ‘at·tāh (Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: šə·ḇāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">stay</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇê·ṯe·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">at home.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: lām·māh (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">Why</a> <a href="/hebrew/1624.htm" title="1624: ṯiṯ·gā·reh (V-Hitpael-Imperf-2ms) -- To stir up (strife), engage in strife. A primitive root; properly, to grate, i.e. to anger.">should you stir up</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: bə·rā·‘āh (Prep-b:: Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">trouble</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">so that you fall—</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: wə·nā·p̄al·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: wî·hū·ḏāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">and Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·māḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with you?”</a> 20But 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/14-10.htm">2 Kings 14:10</a> You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has become proud. Glory in that and stay at home. Why should you stir up trouble so that you fall—you and Judah with you?” <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a> Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. <a href="/obadiah/1-3.htm">Obadiah 1:3-4</a> The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/14-13.htm">Isaiah 14:13-15</a> You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” / But you will be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit. <a href="/proverbs/18-12.htm">Proverbs 18:12</a> Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">1 Corinthians 10:12</a> So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall. <a href="/galatians/6-3.htm">Galatians 6:3</a> If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. <a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a> For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a> But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a> Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2</a> When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. <a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Proverbs 29:23</a> A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. <a href="/daniel/5-20.htm">Daniel 5:20</a> But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him. <a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a> For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Romans 12:3</a> For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>You say, See, you have smitten the Edomites; and your heart lifts you up to boast: abide now at home; why should you meddle to your hurt, that you should fall, even you, and Judah with you?heart<a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16</a> But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense.<a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">2 Chronicles 32:25</a> But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem.<a href="/deuteronomy/8-14.htm">Deuteronomy 8:14</a> Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the LORD thy God, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage;to boast<a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23</a> Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:<a href="/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">1 Corinthians 1:29</a> That no flesh should glory in his presence.why shouldest<a href="/2_chronicles/35-21.htm">2 Chronicles 35:21</a> But he sent ambassadors to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, thou king of Judah? I come not against thee this day, but against the house wherewith I have war: for God commanded me to make haste: forbear thee from meddling with God, who is with me, that he destroy thee not.<a href="/proverbs/18-6.htm">Proverbs 18:6</a> A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.<a href="/proverbs/20-3.htm">Proverbs 20:3</a> It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/6-2.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-10.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-10.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/judges/9-38.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-8.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Country</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-22.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">Downfall</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-10.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-14.htm">Edomites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-8.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-3.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-10.htm">Home</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-10.htm">Hurt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-18.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-6.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">Lifts</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-10.htm">Meddle</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-6.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-10.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-19.htm">Provoke</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/18-2.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-16.htm">Shouldest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/19-2.htm">Shouldst</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-16.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-16.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-6.htm">Trouble</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/32-10.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-16.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/psalms/94-4.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-1.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-6.htm">Country</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-22.htm">Defeated</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-23.htm">Downfall</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-20.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-17.htm">Edomites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-11.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/esther/1-4.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-22.htm">Home</a> <a href="/ezra/4-22.htm">Hurt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-21.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/job/27-21.htm">Lifts</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-19.htm">Meddle</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-6.htm">Provoke</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-18.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/job/7-17.htm">Shouldest</a> <a href="/job/7-17.htm">Shouldst</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-22.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-20.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-20.htm">Trouble</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 25</div>1. <a href="/2_chronicles/25-1.htm">Amaziah begins to reign well</a> 3. <a href="/2_chronicles/25-3.htm">He executes justice on the traitors</a> 5. <a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">having hired an army of Israelites against the Edomites, </a> 7. <a href="/2_chronicles/25-7.htm">at the word of a prophet dismisses them</a> 11. <a href="/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">He overthrows the Edomites</a> 13. <a href="/2_chronicles/25-13.htm">The Israelites, discontented with their dismission, spoil as they return home</a> 14. <a href="/2_chronicles/25-14.htm">Amaziah, proud of his victory, serves the gods of Edom, and ignores the prophet</a> 17. <a href="/2_chronicles/25-17.htm">He provokes Joash to his overthrow</a> 25. <a href="/2_chronicles/25-25.htm">His reign</a> 27. <a href="/2_chronicles/25-27.htm">He is slain by conspiracy</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Edomites were descendants of Esau and often in conflict with Israel and Judah. This victory might have been seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to give Israel victory over their enemies, but Amaziah's attitude reveals a deeper issue. The victory over Edom is recorded in <a href="/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11-12</a>, where Amaziah's forces killed ten thousand Edomites and captured another ten thousand. This success, however, led to pride rather than humility and gratitude towards God.and your heart has become proud and boastful. Pride is a recurring theme in the Bible, often leading to downfall. <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a> warns that pride goes before destruction. Amaziah's pride is a spiritual issue, reflecting a heart that has turned away from reliance on God. This pride is reminiscent of other biblical figures who fell due to arrogance, such as King Saul and King Nebuchadnezzar. The Bible consistently teaches that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>).Now stay at home. This counsel is given by King Jehoash of Israel, warning Amaziah to refrain from further military ambitions. The phrase suggests a call to contentment and a warning against unnecessary conflict. Staying at home implies focusing on internal matters rather than seeking external conquests. This advice aligns with biblical principles of peace and wisdom, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/17-14.htm">Proverbs 17:14</a>, which advises stopping strife before it breaks out.Why should you stir up trouble so that you fall—you and Judah with you?” The warning highlights the potential consequences of Amaziah's prideful actions, not just for himself but for the entire nation of Judah. This reflects the biblical principle that leaders' actions can have widespread effects on their people. The fall of a leader often leads to national disaster, as seen in the history of Israel and Judah. The warning is prophetic, as Amaziah's refusal to heed it leads to his defeat and capture by Jehoash, as recorded later in <a href="/2_chronicles/25-21.htm">2 Chronicles 25:21-24</a>. This serves as a reminder of the importance of humility and seeking God's guidance in leadership.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/amaziah.htm">Amaziah</a> King of Judah who became proud after defeating Edom. His pride led him to challenge Israel, which resulted in his downfall. 2. <a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a> A nation defeated by Amaziah, which led to his prideful attitude. Historically, Edom was often in conflict with Israel and Judah. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, ruled by Amaziah. The kingdom was affected by Amaziah's decisions and pride. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The northern kingdom, which Amaziah challenged. This led to a conflict that Judah was not prepared for. 5. <a href="/topical/j/joash.htm">Joash</a> King of Israel who warned Amaziah against his prideful challenge, ultimately defeating him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_pride.htm">The Dangers of Pride</a> Pride can lead to overconfidence and poor decision-making, as seen in Amaziah's challenge to Israel. <a href="/topical/h/heeding_wise_counsel.htm">Heeding Wise Counsel</a> Joash's warning to Amaziah serves as a reminder to listen to wise advice and avoid unnecessary conflicts. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_arrogance.htm">Consequences of Arrogance</a> Amaziah's account illustrates how arrogance can lead to personal and communal downfall. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a> Embracing humility can prevent the destructive path of pride and align us with God's grace. <a href="/topical/l/learning_from_history.htm">Learning from History</a> Reflecting on past mistakes, like Amaziah's, can guide us in making better choices today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 25</a> <a href="/q/are_there_sources_confirming_joash's_conquest.htm">In 2 Chronicles 25:23–24, are there external historical sources that corroborate King Joash of Israel’s conquest, including breaching Jerusalem’s wall and taking treasure from the temple and palace?</a> <a href="/q/do_2_chron._25_5-6_troop_numbers_align_historically.htm">In 2 Chronicles 25:5-6, do the large troop numbers (300,000 men from Judah plus 100,000 hired from Israel) align with known historical or archaeological data for that period?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_amaziah_adopt_edom's_failed_gods.htm">In 2 Chronicles 25:14-15, why would Amaziah adopt the defeated Edomites' gods after witnessing their apparent failure to protect Edom?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_hezekiah's_unique_devotion.htm">2 Kings 18:5-6 - How can we verify Hezekiah's unprecedented devotion when other kings are also praised elsewhere?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) Thou sayest.--Slightly altered from <a href="/2_kings/14-10.htm" title="You have indeed smitten Edom, and your heart has lifted you up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why should you meddle to your hurt, that you should fall, even you, and Judah with you?">2Kings 14:10</a>. Thou sayest, or thou thinkest, is added here. The word in Hebrew meaning Lo (hinn?h) is perhaps a corruption of the word meaning smiting (hakk?h) :"Thou hast indeed smitten."To boast.--To get glory (hakbid). Only so used here. Kings, "thine heart lifteth thee up. Be honoured (i.e., enjoy thine honours), and abide at home" (hikk?-b?d). The difference is one of points only, and may be due to a copyist.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - If the contents of this verse do not fail to impress with a persuasion of the keen mental gift of Joash, they do not fall far short of warranting some persuasion of a certain moral sense and goodness about him also. He knows human nature well, and Amaziah's particular variety therein perfectly well. And many would have snapped at the opportunity of humbling such a man. But not so Joash; he enjoys, indeed, the opportunity of satisfying his own sarcasm and patronizingness, but would still spare Amaziah's people and save him from himself. This does not resemble, at any rote, the commonest, poorest, hungriest style of soul. To boast. Our text gives us here hiph. infinitive construct, where the parallel has niph. imperative. This lends the more effective shaft to the invective of Joash, though without material difference to the sense. <a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>You have said, אָמַ֗רְתָּ (’ā·mar·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘Look, הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! I have defeated הִכִּ֙יתָ֙ (hik·kî·ṯā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike Edom,’ אֱד֔וֹם (’ĕ·ḏō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_123.htm">Strong's 123: </a> The name of a condiment and your heart לִבְּךָ֖ (lib·bə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre has become proud וּנְשָׂאֲךָ֥ (ū·nə·śā·’ă·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take and boastful. לְהַכְבִּ֑יד (lə·haḵ·bîḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3513.htm">Strong's 3513: </a> To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome Now עַתָּה֙ (‘at·tāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time stay שְׁבָ֣ה (šə·ḇāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry at home. בְּבֵיתֶ֔ךָ (bə·ḇê·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house Why לָ֤מָּה (lām·māh) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what should you stir up תִתְגָּרֶה֙ (ṯiṯ·gā·reh) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1624.htm">Strong's 1624: </a> To stir up (strife), engage in strife trouble בְּרָעָ֔ה (bə·rā·‘āh) Preposition-b | Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil so that you fall— אַתָּ֖ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you you וְנָ֣פַלְתָּ֔ (wə·nā·p̄al·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie and Judah וִיהוּדָ֥ה (wî·hū·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites with you?” עִמָּֽךְ׃ (‘im·māḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">2 Chronicles 25:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">2 Chronicles 25:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">2 Chronicles 25:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">2 Chronicles 25:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">2 Chronicles 25:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">2 Chronicles 25:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">2 Chronicles 25:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">2 Chronicles 25:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">2 Chronicles 25:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">2 Chronicles 25:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 25:19 You say Behold you have struck Edom (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 25:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 25:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 25:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 25:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>