Add parallel Print Page Options

But he did not put to death the children of the murderers because of the rule written in the Book of the Teachings of Moses. The Lord had commanded: “Parents must not be put to death when their children do wrong, and children must not be put to death when their parents do wrong. Each must die for his own sins.”[a]

In battle Amaziah killed ten thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He also took the city of Sela. He called it Joktheel, as it is still called today.

Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash son of Jehoahaz, the son of Jehu, king of Israel. They said, “Come, let’s meet face to face.”

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 14:6 “Parents . . . sins.” See Deuteronomy 24:16.

Bible Gateway Recommends

St. Joseph New Catholic Version New Testament: Pocket Edition
St. Joseph New Catholic Version New Testament: Pocket Edition
Retail: $13.95
Our Price: $12.56
Save: $1.39 (10%)
NCV Grace for the Moment Daily Bible  - Slightly Imperfect
NCV Grace for the Moment Daily Bible - Slightly Imperfect
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $11.89
Save: $8.10 (41%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
St. Joseph New Catholic Version Psalms
St. Joseph New Catholic Version Psalms
Retail: $14.95
Our Price: $13.29
Save: $1.66 (11%)
St. Joseph New Catholic Version New Testament And Psalms
St. Joseph New Catholic Version New Testament And Psalms
Retail: $17.95
Our Price: $15.99
Save: $1.96 (11%)