2 Kings 14:8
Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.
Context
This verse from 2 Kings Chapter 14 connects to 10 cross-references. Amaziah of Judah kills the assassins of his father Joash but spares their children according to the law; he defeats Edom in the Valley of Salt. Emboldened, he challenges Jehoash of Israel; Jehoash tells the 'thistle and cedar' parable warning …
Other Translations
Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.
then hath Amaziah sent messengers unto Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, `Come, we look one another in the face.'
Then Amaziah sent representatives to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz, son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us have a meeting face to face.
Cross References
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And he took all the gold and the silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of …
Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
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