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each will die for their own sin.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_kings/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> However, he did not kill the children of the assassins, for he obeyed the command of the LORD as written by Moses in the Book of the Law: “Parents must not be put to death for the sins of their children, nor children for the sins of their parents. Those deserving to die must be put to death for their own crimes.” <a href="/esv/2_kings/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> But he did not put to death the children of the murderers, according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, where the LORD commanded, “Fathers shall not be put to death because of their children, nor shall children be put to death because of their fathers. But each one shall die for his own sin.” <a href="/bsb/2_kings/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Yet he did not put the sons of the murderers to death, but acted according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.” <a href="/kjv/2_kings/14.htm">King James Bible</a> But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/14.htm">New King James Version</a> But the children of the murderers he did not execute, according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, in which the LORD commanded, saying, “Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor shall children be put to death for their fathers; but a person shall be put to death for his own sin.” <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But he did not put the sons of the murderers to death, in obedience to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, as the LORD commanded, saying, “The fathers shall not be put to death for the sons, nor the sons be put to death for the fathers; but each shall be put to death for his own sin.” <a href="/nasb/2_kings/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> But the sons of the slayers he did not put to death, according to what is written in the book of the Law of Moses, as the LORD commanded, saying, &#8220The fathers shall not be put to death for the sons, nor the sons be put to death for the fathers; but each shall be put to death for his own sin.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But the sons of the slayers he did not put to death, according to what is written in the book of the law of Moses, as the LORD commanded, saying, “The fathers shall not be put to death for the sons, nor the sons be put to death for the fathers; but each shall be put to death for his own sin.” <a href="/lsb/2_kings/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the sons of those who struck him down he did not put to death, according to what is written in the book of the Law of Moses, which Yahweh commanded, saying, “Fathers shall not be put to death for their sons, nor sons be put to death for their fathers; but each shall be put to death for his own sin.” <a href="/amp/2_kings/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But he did not put the sons of the murderers to death, in compliance with what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, in which the LORD commanded, saying, “The fathers shall not be put to death for the sons, nor shall the sons be put to death for the fathers; but each shall be put to death [only] for his own sin.” <a href="/csb/2_kings/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> However, he did not put the children of the killers to death, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses where the LORD commanded, “Fathers are not to be put to death because of children, and children are not to be put to death because of fathers; instead, each one will be put to death for his own sin.” <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> However, he did not put the children of the murderers to death, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses where the LORD commanded, &#8220Fathers must not be put to death because of children, and children must not be put to death because of fathers; instead, each one will be put to death for his own sin.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_kings/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> but the children of the murderers he put not to death; according to that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, as Jehovah commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall die for his own sin. <a href="/cev/2_kings/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But the children of those officers were not killed. The LORD had commanded in the Law of Moses that only the people who sinned were to be punished, not their parents or children. <a href="/erv/2_kings/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> but the children of the murderers he put not to death: according to that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, as the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall die for his own sin. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But he didn't execute their children. He obeyed the LORD's command written in the Book of Moses' Teachings: "Parents must never be put to death for the crimes of their children, and children must never be put to death for the crimes of their parents. Each person must be put to death for his own crime." <a href="/gnt/2_kings/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> However, he did not kill their children but followed what the LORD had commanded in the Law of Moses: "Parents are not to be put to death for crimes committed by their children, and children are not to be put to death for crimes committed by their parents; people are to be put to death only for a crime they themselves have committed." <a href="/isv/2_kings/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> but he did not execute the children of the murderers, in keeping with what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, as the LORD had commanded: "Fathers must not be put to death because of their children's sin; nor are children to die because of their fathers' sin, for each person is to be put to death for his own sin." <a href="/msb/2_kings/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Yet he did not put the sons of the murderers to death, but acted according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, where the LORD commanded: ?Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.? <a href="/net/2_kings/14.htm">NET Bible</a> But he did not execute the sons of the assassins. He obeyed the LORD's commandment as recorded in the law scroll of Moses, "Fathers must not be put to death for what their sons do, and sons must not be put to death for what their fathers do. A man must be put to death only for his own sin." <a href="/nheb/2_kings/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but the children of the murderers he did not put to death; according to that which is written in the scroll of the law of Moses, as the LORD commanded, saying, "The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall die for his own sin." <a href="/wbt/2_kings/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But the children of the murderers he slew not: according to that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, in which the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin. <a href="/web/2_kings/14.htm">World English Bible</a> but the children of the murderers he didn’t put to death, according to that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, as Yahweh commanded, saying, “The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall die for his own sin.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the sons of those striking [him] he has not put to death, as it is written in the Scroll of the Law of Moses that YHWH commanded, saying, “Fathers are not put to death for sons, and sons are not put to death for fathers, but each is put to death for his own sin.” <a href="/ylt/2_kings/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the sons of those smiting him he hath not put to death, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses that Jehovah commanded, saying, 'Fathers are not put to death for sons, and sons are not put to death for fathers, but each for his own sin is put to death.' <a href="/slt/2_kings/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The sons of those striking he put not to death: according as it was written in the book of the Laws of Moses which Jehovah commanded, saying, Fathers shall not be put to death for sons, and sons shall not be put to death for fathers; but a man shall be put to death in his sin.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the children of the murderers he did not put to death, according to that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the Lord commanded, saying: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: but every man shall die for his own sins. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But the sons of those who had been killed he did not put to death, in accord with what was written in the book of the law of Moses, just as the Lord instructed, saying: “The fathers shall not die for the sons, and the sons shall not die for the fathers. Instead, each one shall die for his own sin.” <a href="/nabre/2_kings/14.htm">New American Bible</a> But their children he did not put to death, according to what is written in the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD commanded: “Parents shall not be put to death for their children, nor shall children be put to death for their parents; only for one’s own crimes shall a person be put to death.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But he did not put to death the children of the murderers; according to what is written in the book of the law of Moses, where the LORD commanded, “The parents shall not be put to death for the children, or the children be put to death for the parents; but all shall be put to death for their own sins.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But the children of the murderers he did not kill, according to that which is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the children of the murderers he did not kill, as it is written in the Book of the Law of Moshe that LORD JEHOVAH commanded, and he said the parents will not die for the sake of the children and the children will not die for the sake of their fathers, but a man shall die for his sins.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> but the children of the murderers he put not to death; according to that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, as the LORD commanded saying: 'The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.' <a href="/sep/2_kings/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> But he slew not the sons of those that had slain him; according as it is written in the book of the laws of Moses, as the Lord gave commandment, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, and the children shall not be put to death for the fathers; but every one shall die for his own sins. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/14-6.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/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=4697" 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_kings/14.htm">Amaziah Reigns in Judah</a> …5As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. 6<a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">Yet</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">he did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">put the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: ham·mak·kîm (Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">of the murderers</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: hê·mîṯ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">to death,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3789.htm" title="3789: kak·kā·ṯūḇ (Prep-k, Art:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To write. A primitive root; to grave, by implication, to write.">but acted according to what is written</a> <a href="/hebrew/5612.htm" title="5612: bə·sê·p̄er (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A missive, document, writing, book. Or ciphrah; from caphar; properly, writing; by implication, a book.">in the Book</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: tō·w·raṯ- (N-fsc) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">of the Law</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">of Moses,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">where</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">commanded:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇō·wṯ (N-mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">“Fathers</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">must not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: yū·mə·ṯū (V-Hofal-Imperf-3mp) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">be put to death</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nîm (N-mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">their children,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇā·nîm (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and children</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">must not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: yū·mə·ṯū (V-Hofal-Imperf-3mp) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">be put to death</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇō·wṯ (N-mp) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">their fathers;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">each</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: yå̄·mūṯ (V-Hofal-Imperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">is to die</a> <a href="/hebrew/2399.htm" title="2399: bə·ḥeṭ·’ōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A sin. From chata'; a crime or its penalty.">for his own sin.”</a> 7Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He took Sela in battle and called it Joktheel, which is its name to this very day.…<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="/deuteronomy/24-16.htm">Deuteronomy 24:16</a> Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin. <a href="/ezekiel/18-20.htm">Ezekiel 18:20</a> The soul who sins is the one who will die. A son will not bear the iniquity of his father, and a father will not bear the iniquity of his son. The righteousness of the righteous man will fall upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked man will fall upon him. <a href="/jeremiah/31-29.htm">Jeremiah 31:29-30</a> “In those days, it will no longer be said: ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the teeth of the children are set on edge.’ / Instead, each will die for his own iniquity. If anyone eats the sour grapes, his own teeth will be set on edge. <a href="/2_chronicles/25-4.htm">2 Chronicles 25:4</a> Yet he did not put their sons to death, but acted according to what is written in the Law, in the Book of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.” <a href="/exodus/20-5.htm">Exodus 20:5-6</a> You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, / but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments. <a href="/numbers/14-18.htm">Numbers 14:18</a> ‘The LORD is slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion, forgiving iniquity and transgression. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers upon their children to the third and fourth generation.’ <a href="/deuteronomy/5-9.htm">Deuteronomy 5:9-10</a> You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, / but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments. <a href="/isaiah/3-10.htm">Isaiah 3:10-11</a> Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. / Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done. <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6</a> God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a> Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. <a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a> For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. <a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12</a> And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. <a href="/colossians/3-25.htm">Colossians 3:25</a> Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism. <a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a> Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Proverbs 11:21</a> Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But the children of the murderers he slew not: according to that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.The fathers<a href="/deuteronomy/24-16.htm">Deuteronomy 24:16</a> The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.<a href="/ezekiel/18-4.htm">Ezekiel 18:4,20</a> Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/13-12.htm">Book</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-5.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-15.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-5.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-14.htm">Die</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-13.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-31.htm">Law</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-56.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/revelation/22-15.htm">Murderers</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-11.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-5.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-2.htm">Wherein</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-12.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/14-15.htm">Book</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-3.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-15.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-17.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-32.htm">Die</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-16.htm">Fathers</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-13.htm">Law</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-4.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-21.htm">Murderers</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-24.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-29.htm">Wherein</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-15.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 14</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/14-1.htm">Amaziah's good reign</a> 5. <a href="/2_kings/14-5.htm">His justice on the murderers of his father</a> 7. <a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">His victory over Edom</a> 8. <a href="/2_kings/14-8.htm">Amaziah, provoking Jehoash, is overcome</a> 15. <a href="/2_kings/14-15.htm">Jeroboam succeeds Jehoash</a> 17. <a href="/2_kings/14-17.htm">Amaziah slain by a conspiracy</a> 21. <a href="/2_kings/14-21.htm">Azariah succeeds him</a> 23. <a href="/2_kings/14-23.htm">Jeroboam's wicked reign</a> 28. <a href="/2_kings/14-28.htm">Zachariah succeeds him</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Yet he did not put the sons of the murderers to death This phrase highlights a significant decision made by King Amaziah of Judah. In the ancient Near Eastern context, it was common for entire families to be punished for the crimes of an individual, as a means of eliminating potential threats to the throne. However, Amaziah's choice to spare the children of the murderers reflects a departure from this practice, emphasizing a commitment to justice and individual responsibility. This decision aligns with the biblical principle of personal accountability, which is a recurring theme throughout Scripture.but acted according to what is written in the Book of the Law of Moses Amaziah's actions are rooted in adherence to the Mosaic Law, which is foundational to the covenant relationship between God and Israel. The Book of the Law of Moses, primarily the first five books of the Old Testament, contains the legal and moral code given to the Israelites. By following this law, Amaziah demonstrates his desire to govern in a manner that honors God's commandments, setting a standard for righteous leadership.where the LORD commanded: This phrase underscores the divine authority behind the law. The commandments are not merely human constructs but are given by the LORD, the covenant God of Israel. This divine origin of the law reinforces its importance and the necessity of obedience. It also reflects the theocratic nature of Israel's society, where God's will is central to governance and justice.“Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; This commandment is found in <a href="/deuteronomy/24-16.htm">Deuteronomy 24:16</a> and emphasizes the principle of individual responsibility for sin. It serves as a safeguard against unjust punishment and collective retribution, promoting fairness and justice. This principle is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/ezekiel/18-20.htm">Ezekiel 18:20</a>, which reiterates that each person is accountable for their own actions. It reflects God's justice and mercy, ensuring that punishment is proportionate and just.each is to die for his own sin.” The emphasis on personal accountability is a key aspect of biblical justice. This principle is foundational to the understanding of sin and atonement in the Bible. It foreshadows the New Testament teaching on personal responsibility for sin and the need for individual repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. In a broader theological context, it points to the ultimate justice of God, who judges each person according to their deeds, while also providing a means of redemption through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/amaziah.htm">Amaziah</a> - The king of Judah who reigned after his father Joash. He is noted for his adherence to the Law of Moses in this instance. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_murderers.htm">The Murderers</a> - Refers to those who killed Amaziah's father, King Joash. Amaziah executed them but spared their children. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_the_law_of_moses.htm">The Book of the Law of Moses</a> - The Torah, which contains the laws given by God to Moses, including the principle of individual responsibility for sin. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> - The covenant name of God, who gave the laws to Moses and commanded justice and righteousness. 5. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> - The southern kingdom of Israel, where Amaziah reigned as king.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/principle_of_individual_responsibility.htm">Principle of Individual Responsibility</a> The verse underscores the biblical principle that each person is accountable for their own actions. This is a foundational concept in both the Old and New Testaments. <a href="/topical/j/justice_and_mercy.htm">Justice and Mercy</a> Amaziah's decision to spare the children of the murderers reflects a balance of justice and mercy, adhering to God's law rather than human vengeance. <a href="/topical/a/adherence_to_god's_law.htm">Adherence to God's Law</a> Amaziah's actions demonstrate the importance of aligning decisions with God's Word, even when cultural or personal inclinations might suggest otherwise. <a href="/topical/g/generational_accountability.htm">Generational Accountability</a> While individuals are responsible for their own sins, the verse also reminds us of the impact of our actions on future generations, urging us to live righteously. <a href="/topical/a/application_in_modern_context.htm">Application in Modern Context</a> In today's world, this principle can be applied in legal systems, parenting, and personal relationships, emphasizing fairness and personal accountability.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 14</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_documentary_hypothesis.htm">What is the Documentary Hypothesis?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_deuteronomy.htm">Who is the author of Deuteronomy?</a> <a href="/q/when_was_deuteronomy_written.htm">When was Deuteronomy written?</a> <a href="/q/why_was_amaziah_defeated_despite_doing_right.htm">Why does 2 Kings 14:8–14 record Amaziah’s defeat by Israel if he was said to do right in the eyes of the LORD (2 Kings 14:3)? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) The murderers.--Literally, the smiters.According unto that which is written . . . law of Moses.--A quotation of <a href="/deuteronomy/24-16.htm" title="The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.">Deuteronomy 24:16</a>. This reference is from the pen of the Judaean editor.Shall be put to death.--So the original passage and the Hebrew margin. Hebrew text, "shall die."This humane provision of the Jewish law contrasts favourably with the practice of other nations, ancient and modern. Readers of the classics will recollect the hideous story of the treatment of the young daughter of Sejanus (Tac. Ann. v. 9).(6) Even with the kings of Israel.--Probably some words have fallen out, and the original text was. "and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel." (Comp, <a href="/2_kings/14-16.htm" title="And Jehoash slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria with the kings of Israel; and Jeroboam his son reigned in his stead.">2Kings 14:16</a>.) The Syriac and Arabic have, "and was buried."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - But the children of the murderers he slew not. It was the ordinary usage in the East for the sons of traitors to share the fate of their fathers. A Greek poet went so far as to say that a man was a fool who put to death the father, and allowed the son to live. The practice had a double ground. Sons, it might be assumed, would be cognizant of their father's intention, and would so be accessories before the fact. And the law of claim, or "blood-feud," would make it dangerous to spare them, since they would be bound to avenge their father's death on his destroyer. That the practice prevailed among the Israelites appears from <a href="/joshua/7-24.htm">Joshua 7:24</a>, where we find the children of Achan involved in his fate, and again from <a href="/2_kings/9-26.htm">2 Kings 9:26</a>, where we are told that Naboth's sons suffered with their father. But it was contrary to an express command of the Law, as the writer goes on to show. According unto that which is written in the book of the Law of Moses. "The book of the Law of Moses" (סֵפֶר תורַת־משֶׁה) may be either the Pentateuch regarded as one book, or Deuteronomy, the particular" book" of the Pentateuch in which the passage occurs. In either case the passage is fatal to the theory of the late' composition of Deuteronomy, which is here found to have ruled the conduct of a Jewish king a hundred and fifty years before Manasseh, two hundred before Josiah, and two hundred and eighty before the return from the Captivity - the dates assigned to Deuteronomy by recent "advanced" critics. Wherein the Lord commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin. As usual, when one sacred writer quotes another, the quotation is not exact. "But" (כִּוּ אִם) is inserted at the beginning of the final clause, and the form of the verb in the same clause is modified. It seems to be intended that we should be made to feel that it is the sentiment or meaning conveyed, and not the phraseology in which it is wrapped up, that is of importance. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/14-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Yet וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case he did not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no put the sons בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of the murderers הַמַּכִּ֖ים (ham·mak·kîm) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike to death, הֵמִ֑ית (hê·mîṯ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill according to what is written כַּכָּת֣וּב (kak·kā·ṯūḇ) Preposition-k, Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3789.htm">Strong's 3789: </a> To grave, to write in the Book בְּסֵ֣פֶר (bə·sê·p̄er) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5612.htm">Strong's 5612: </a> A missive, document, writing, book of the Law תּֽוֹרַת־ (tō·w·raṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> Direction, instruction, law of Moses, מֹ֠שֶׁה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver where אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel commanded: צִוָּ֨ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order “Fathers אָב֤וֹת (’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father must not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no be put to death יוּמְת֨וּ (yū·mə·ṯū) Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against their children, בָּנִים֙ (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and children וּבָנִים֙ (ū·ḇā·nîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son must not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no be put to death יוּמְת֣וּ (yū·mə·ṯū) Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against their fathers; אָב֔וֹת (’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father each אִ֥ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person is to die יוּמָֽת׃ (yū·māṯ) Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill for his own sin.? בְּחֶטְא֖וֹ (bə·ḥeṭ·’ōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2399.htm">Strong's 2399: </a> A crime, its penalty <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/14-6.htm">2 Kings 14:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/14-6.htm">2 Kings 14:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/14-6.htm">2 Kings 14:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/14-6.htm">2 Kings 14:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/14-6.htm">2 Kings 14:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/14-6.htm">2 Kings 14:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/14-6.htm">2 Kings 14:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/14-6.htm">2 Kings 14:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/14-6.htm">2 Kings 14:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/14-6.htm">2 Kings 14:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-6.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 14:6 But the children of the murderers he (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/14-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 14:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 14:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 14:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 14:7" /></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>