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15 Therefore the anger of the Lord was kindled against Amaziah, and He sent unto him a prophet, who said unto him, “Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand?”

16 And it came to pass as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, “Art thou made the king’s counsel? Forbear! Why should thou be smitten?” Then the prophet forbore and said, “I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.”

17 Then Amaziah king of Judah took advice, and sent to Joash the son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, “Come, let us look one another in the face.”

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