Who was Amaziah?
King of Judah
Amaziah was a biblical figure who was the king of Judah from 797 to 767 BC. He was the son of Joash and the grandson of Ahaziah.
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He was known for his religious reforms and military successes. Amaziah was a strong believer in the God of Israel and was determined to rid Judah of idolatry. He destroyed the idols and altars of the pagan gods and re-established the worship of the God of Israel.
He also reorganized the army and was successful in defeating the Edomites. Amaziah was also known for his arrogance and pride. He boasted of his military successes and was warned by a prophet not to rely on his own strength.
He ignored the warning and was defeated by the king of Israel. He was later assassinated by his own people. Amaziah was the father of Uzziah, who succeeded him as king of Judah.
He is best known for his religious reforms and military successes.
- Name meaning
- The strength of the Lord
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- Role
- King
- First mention
- 2 Kings 12:21
- Appearances in the Bible
- 39 mentions
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Who was Amaziah in the Bible?
Amaziah was a biblical figure who was the king of Judah from 797 to 767 BC. He was the son of Joash and the grandson of Ahaziah. He was known for his religious reforms and military successes. Amaziah was a strong believer in the God of Israel and was determined to rid Judah of idolatry. He destroyed the idols and altars of the pagan gods and re-established the worship of the God of Israel. He also reorganized the army and was successful in defeating the Edomites. Amaziah was also known for his arrogance and pride. He boasted of his military successes and was warned by a prophet not to rely on his own strength. He ignored the warning and was defeated by the king of Israel. He was later assassinated by his own people. Amaziah was the father of Uzziah, who succeeded him as king of Judah. He is best known for his religious reforms and military successes.
What does the name Amaziah mean?
The name Amaziah means “The strength of the Lord”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Amaziah first mentioned in the Bible?
Amaziah is first mentioned in 2 Kings 12:21.
How many times is Amaziah mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 39.
Who were the parents of Amaziah?
Parents: Joash and Jehoaddan.
Who were the children of Amaziah?
Children: Uzziah.
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