But the soldiers of the army which Amaziah sent back, that they should not go with him to battle, fell upon the cities of Judah, from Samaria even unto Bethhoron, and smote three thousand of them, and took much spoil.
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Interpretation
Amaziah was no enemy to religion, but cool and indifferent friend. Many do what is good, but not with a perfect heart.
Glossary
- Amaziah Person
- Strengthened by Jehovah. (1. ) A Levite, son of Hilkiah, of the descendants of Ethan the Merarite ( 1 Chr. 6:45 ). (2. ) The son and successor of Joash, and eighth king of the separate kingdom of Judah ( 2 Kings 14:1-4 ).
- Beth-horon Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Beit Ur al Tahta.
- Samaria Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.