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2 Chronicles 25:11 Amaziah, however, summoned his strength and led his troops to the Valley of Salt, where he struck down 10,000 men of Seir,
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</div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/25.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Amaziah then marshaled his strength and led his army to the Valley of Salt, where he killed ten thousand men of Seir.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Amaziah summoned his courage and led his army to the Valley of Salt, where they killed 10,000 Edomite troops from Seir.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But Amaziah took courage and led out his people and went to the Valley of Salt and struck down 10,000 men of Seir.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Amaziah, however, summoned his strength and led his troops to the Valley of Salt, where he struck down 10,000 men of Seir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, and went to the valley of salt, and smote of the children of Seir ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Amaziah strengthened himself, and leading his people, he went to the Valley of Salt and killed ten thousand of the people of Seir.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Amaziah gathered his courage and led his people out, and went to the Valley of Salt, and struck and killed ten thousand of the sons of Seir.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now Amaziah strengthened himself and led his people forth, and went to the Valley of Salt and struck down 10,000 of the sons of Seir.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now Amaziah strengthened himself, and led his people forth, and went to the Valley of Salt, and struck down 10,000 of the sons of Seir.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now Amaziah strengthened himself and led his people forth, and went to the Valley of Salt and struck down 10,000 of the sons of Seir.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now Amaziah took courage and led his people out to the Valley of Salt, and he struck down 10,000 of the men of Seir (Edom).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Amaziah strengthened his position and led his people to the Salt Valley. He struck down ten thousand Seirites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Amaziah strengthened his position and led his people to the Valley of Salt. He struck down 10,000 Seirites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Amaziah took courage, and led forth his people, and went to the Valley of Salt, and smote of the children of Seir ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After Amaziah got his courage back, he led his troops to Salt Valley, where he killed 10,000 Edomite soldiers in battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Amaziah took courage, and led forth his people, and went to the Valley of Salt, and smote of the children of Seir ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Amaziah courageously led his troops. When he came to the Dead Sea region, he killed 10,000 men from Seir. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Amaziah summoned up his courage and led his army to Salt Valley. There they fought and killed ten thousand Edomite soldiers <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But Amaziah encouraged himself and led his army out to the Salt Valley to kill 10,000 soldiers from Seir. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Amaziah, however, summoned his strength and led his troops to the Valley of Salt, where he struck down 10,000 men of Seir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Amaziah boldly led his army to the Valley of Salt, where he defeated 10,000 Edomites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Amaziah took courage, and led forth his people, and went to the Valley of Salt, and struck ten thousand of the people of Seir.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, and went to the valley of salt, and smote of the children of Seir ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Amaziah took courage, and led his people out and went to the Valley of Salt, and struck ten thousand of the children of Seir. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Amaziah has strengthened himself, and leads his people, and goes to the Valley of Salt, and strikes ten thousand of the sons of Seir.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Amaziah hath strengthened himself, and leadeth his people, and goeth to the Valley of Salt, and smiteth the sons of Seir -- ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Amaziah strengthened himself, and he will lead out his people, and go to the valley of salt, and he will strike the sons of Seir, ten thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Amasias taking courage led forth his people, and went to the vale of saltpits, and slew of the children of Seir ten thousand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Amaziah confidently led forth his people. And he went away to the Valley of the Salt Pits, and he struck down ten thousand of the sons of Seir.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Amaziah now assumed command of his army. They proceeded to the Valley of Salt, where they killed ten thousand men of Seir.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Amaziah took courage, and led out his people; he went to the Valley of Salt, and struck down ten thousand men of Seir.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Amaziah strengthened himself and led forth his people, and went to the valley of salt and slew ten thousand of the men of mount Gebal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Amutsia was empowered and he took his people and he went to the Valley of Salt and he killed and put to the sword the sons of the Mountain of Gebal, ten thousand.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Amaziah took courage, and led forth his people, and went to the Valley of Salt, and smote of the children of Seir ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Amasias strengthened <i>himself</i>, and took his people, and went to the valley of salt, and smote there the children of Seir ten thousand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zGrb4955Tvs?start=6279" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/25.htm">Amaziah's Victories</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>So Amaziah dismissed the troops who had come to him from Ephraim and sent them home. And they were furious with Judah and returned home in great anger. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/558.htm" title="558: wa·’ă·maṣ·yā·hū (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or mamatsyahuw; from 'amats and Yahh; strength of Jah; Amatsjah, the name of four Israelites.">Amaziah, however,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: hiṯ·ḥaz·zaq (V-Hitpael-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">summoned his strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/5090.htm" title="5090: way·yin·haḡ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to drive forth, i.e. Lead, carry away; reflexively, to proceed; also, to sigh.">and led</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/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">his troops</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1516.htm" title="1516: gê (N-proper-fs) -- A valley. Or gay; probably from the same root as gevah; a gorge.">to the Valley of Salt,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4417.htm" title="4417: ham·me·laḥ (N-ms) -- Salt. From malach; properly, powder, i.e. salt"></a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yaḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">where he struck down</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: ‘ă·śe·reṯ (Number-msc) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">10,000</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ă·lā·p̄îm (Number-mp) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand."></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.).">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/8165.htm" title="8165: śê·‘îr (N-proper-fs) -- Formed like sa'iyr; rough; Seir, a mountain of Idumaea and its aboriginal occupants, also one in Palestine.">of Seir,</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>and the army of Judah also captured 10,000 men alive. They took them to the top of a cliff and threw them down so that all were dashed to pieces.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a></span><br />But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/14-11.htm">2 Chronicles 14:11-12</a></span><br />Then Asa cried out to the LORD his God: “O LORD, there is no one besides You to help the powerless against the mighty. Help us, O LORD our God, for we rely on You, and in Your name we have come against this multitude. O LORD, You are our God. Do not let a mere mortal prevail against You.” / So the LORD struck down the Cushites before Asa and Judah, and the Cushites fled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15-17</a></span><br />And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God. / Tomorrow you are to march down against them. You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley facing the Wilderness of Jeruel. / You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a></span><br />Amaziah 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">Joshua 10:10-11</a></span><br />And the LORD threw them into confusion before Israel, who defeated them in a great slaughter at Gibeon, pursued them along the ascent to Beth-horon, and struck them down as far as Azekah and Makkedah. / As they fled before Israel along the descent from Beth-horon to Azekah, the LORD cast down on them large hailstones from the sky, and more of them were killed by the hailstones than by the swords of the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-19.htm">Judges 7:19-22</a></span><br />Gideon and the hundred men with him reached the outskirts of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch, just after the changing of the guard. They blew their horns and broke the jars that were in their hands. / The three companies blew their horns and shattered their jars. Holding the torches in their left hands and the horns in their right hands, they shouted, “A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!” / Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6-15</a></span><br />Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.” / “Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13-14</a></span><br />And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-15.htm">2 Chronicles 13:15-18</a></span><br />and the men of Judah raised the battle cry. And when they raised the cry, God routed Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah and Judah. / So the Israelites fled before Judah, and God delivered them into their hands. / Then Abijah and his people struck them with a mighty blow, and 500,000 chosen men of Israel fell slain. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10-13</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a></span><br />And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">1 John 5:4-5</a></span><br />because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. / Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, and went to the valley of salt, and smote of the children of Seir ten thousand.</p><p class="hdg">valley</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13</a></b></br> And David gat <i>him</i> a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, <i>being</i> eighteen thousand <i>men</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm">2 Kings 14:7</a></b></br> He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/60-1.htm">Psalm 60:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Shushaneduth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aramnaharaim and with Aramzobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand. O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/25-10.htm">Amaziah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-10.htm">Amazi'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-10.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-7.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-6.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-4.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-11.htm">Head</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-2.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-13.htm">Led</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-12.htm">Marshaled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-5.htm">Salt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-23.htm">Seir</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-23.htm">Se'ir</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-9.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-5.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-13.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-18.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/14-1.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-6.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-26.htm">Valley</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/25-13.htm">Amaziah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-14.htm">Amazi'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-13.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-12.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-5.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-25.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-33.htm">Head</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-9.htm">Led</a> <a href="/job/6-4.htm">Marshaled</a> <a href="/ezra/4-14.htm">Salt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-14.htm">Seir</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-14.htm">Se'ir</a> <a href="/job/5-18.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-5.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-13.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-8.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-13.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-12.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-12.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-9.htm">Valley</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-1.htm">Amaziah begins to reign well</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-3.htm">He executes justice on the traitors</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">having hired an army of Israelites against the Edomites, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-7.htm">at the word of a prophet dismisses them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">He overthrows the Edomites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-13.htm">The Israelites, discontented with their dismission, spoil as they return home</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-14.htm">Amaziah, proud of his victory, serves the gods of Edom, and ignores the prophet</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-17.htm">He provokes Joash to his overthrow</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-25.htm">His reign</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-27.htm">He is slain by conspiracy</a></span><br></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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His reign is noted for both his initial obedience to God and later idolatry. The phrase "summoned his strength" indicates a moment of decision and resolve, suggesting a reliance on his own capabilities. This can be contrasted with biblical teachings that emphasize reliance on God’s strength (e.g., <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7</a>). The context here is a military campaign, and the phrase may imply both physical and moral courage.<p><b>and led his troops to the Valley of Salt</b><br>The Valley of Salt is located near the Dead Sea, a region known for its harsh, arid conditions. Historically, this area was significant for its strategic location and resources. The Valley of Salt is also mentioned in <a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13</a> and <a href="/psalms/60.htm">Psalm 60:1</a>, where David achieved a notable victory. This connection to David may imply a continuation of divine favor and military success for the kings of Judah, although Amaziah's later actions would show a departure from David's faithfulness.<p><b>where he struck down 10,000 men of Seir</b><br>The men of Seir were Edomites, descendants of Esau, and often in conflict with Israel and Judah. This victory over Edom is significant as it fulfills earlier prophecies of Israel's dominance over Edom (<a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a>). The number 10,000 symbolizes a complete and overwhelming victory. This event highlights the ongoing struggle between the descendants of Jacob and Esau, reflecting the broader biblical theme of conflict between God's chosen people and their adversaries. The victory also serves as a type of Christ's ultimate triumph over sin and evil, as Christ is seen as the ultimate King who defeats His enemies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/amaziah.htm">Amaziah</a></b><br>The king of Judah, son of Joash, who reigned after his father's death. Known for his initial obedience to God but later turning away.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_salt.htm">Valley of Salt</a></b><br>A location near the Dead Sea, known for its battles and significant victories for Israel and Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/men_of_seir.htm">Men of Seir</a></b><br>Refers to the Edomites, descendants of Esau, who were often in conflict with Israel and Judah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/rely_on_god's_strength.htm">Rely on God's Strength</a></b><br>While Amaziah "summoned his strength," true victory comes from reliance on God. Believers should seek God's guidance and strength in their battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_consequences.htm">Obedience and Consequences</a></b><br>Amaziah's initial obedience led to victory, but his later disobedience brought downfall. Consistent obedience to God is crucial.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The physical battle against the Edomites can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual battles. Christians are called to put on the full armor of God (<a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>).<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Amaziah's leadership in battle shows the importance of strong, godly leadership. Leaders should guide others with integrity and faithfulness to God's commands.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_kings_14_7_vs._no_battle_evidence.htm">How does 2 Kings 14:7’s claim of killing 10,000 Edomites align with the lack of archaeological evidence for such a battle? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_amaziah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Amaziah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_confirm_isaiah_21_11-12_on_dumah.htm">How can Isaiah 21:11–12’s prophecy concerning Dumah be confirmed when archaeological evidence about its fate is so limited?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">And Amaziah strengthened himself.</span>--<span class= "ital">Shewed himself strong</span> or <span class= "ital">courageous, took courage;</span> as the prophet had bidden him do (<a href="/2_chronicles/25-8.htm" title="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.">2Chronicles 25:8</a>). (Comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/15-8.htm" title="And when Asa heard these words, and the prophecy of Oded the prophet, he took courage, and put away the abominable idols out of all the land of Judah and Benjamin, and out of the cities which he had taken from mount Ephraim, and renewed the altar of the LORD, that was before the porch of the LORD.">2Chronicles 15:8</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">And went to the valley of salt.</span>--Comp. <a href="/2_kings/14-7.htm" title="He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel to this day.">2Kings 14:7</a> : "He it was who smote Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand; and he took Sela in the war, and called its name Joktheel, unto this day." The valley of salt lay to the south-east of the Dead Sea (<a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm" title="And David got him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.">2Samuel 8:13</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm" title="Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.">1Chronicles 18:12</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_chronicles/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Strengthened himself</span>. The hithp, conjugation of our already familiar verb <span class="hebrew">חָזַק</span>; it was not a healthy strengthening, and this may be considered denoted in the fact that the work was all his own, and that he wrought himself up. <span class="cmt_word">The valley of</span> <span class="cmt_word">salt.</span> Commonly supposed to be the <span class="accented">plain</span> south of the Salt Sea, but according to Stanley ('Sinai and Palestine,' Appendix. § 2. 5, pp. 482, 483), more probably a "ravine near Petra" (<a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/8-13.htm">2 Samuel 8:13</a>). (For the association of Seir with Edom, see <a href="/genesis/36-17.htm">Genesis 36:17-20</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/20-10.htm">2 Chronicles 20:10</a>.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Amaziah, however,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲמַצְיָ֙הוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·maṣ·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_558.htm">Strong's 558: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amaziah -- 'Yah is mighty', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">summoned his strength</span><br /><span class="heb">הִתְחַזַּ֔ק</span> <span class="translit">(hiṯ·ḥaz·zaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and led</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּנְהַג֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yin·haḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5090.htm">Strong's 5090: </a> </span><span class="str2">To drive forth, lead, carry away, to proceed, to sigh</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his troops</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמּ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the Valley of Salt,</span><br /><span class="heb">גֵּ֣יא</span> <span class="translit">(gê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1516.htm">Strong's 1516: </a> </span><span class="str2">A valley</span><br /><br /><span class="word">where he struck down</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">10,000 {}</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲשֶׂ֥רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·śe·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Seir,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׂעִ֖יר</span> <span class="translit">(śê·‘îr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8165.htm">Strong's 8165: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seir -- a mountain range in Edom, also its inhabitants, also a mountain in Judah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">2 Chronicles 25:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/25-11.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 25:11 Amaziah took courage and led forth his (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 25:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 25:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/25-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 25:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 25:12" /></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>