8. Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz, son of Jehu, king of Israel —This bold and haughty challenge, which was most probably stimulated by a desire of satisfaction for the outrages perpetrated by the discharged auxiliaries of Israel ( 2 Chronicles 25:13 ) on the towns that lay in their way home, as well as by revenge for the massacre of his ancestors by Jehu ( 2 Chronicles 25:13- : ) sprang, there is little doubt, from pride and self-confidence, inspired by his victory over the Edomites. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-9" class="com-number"
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