# Amaziah

## Facts:

Amaziah became king over the kingdom of Judah when his father, King Joash, was murdered.

* King Amaziah reigned over Judah for twenty-nine years, from 796 BC to 767 BC.
* He was a good king, but he did not destroy the high places where idols were worshiped.
* Amaziah eventually put to death all the men who were responsible for the murder of his father.
* He defeated the rebellious Edomites and brought them back under the control of the Kingdom of Judah.
* He challenged King Jehoash of Israel to a battle, but lost. Part of the walls of Jerusalem were broken down and the silver and gold vessels of the temple were stolen.
* Years later King Amaziah turned away from Yahweh and certain men in Jerusalem plotted together and killed him.

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(See also: [Joash](../names/joash.md), [Edom](../names/edom.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Chronicles 3:10-12](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/03/10)
* [1 Chronicles 4:34](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/04/34)
* [2 Chronicles 25:9-10](rc://en/tn/help/2ch/25/09)
* [2 Kings 14:10](rc://en/tn/help/2ki/14/10)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H0558
