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2 Chronicles 25:16 · KJV

"And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel."

King James Version

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Passage Context

14Now it came to pass, after that Amaziah was come from the slaughter of the Edomites, that he brought the gods of the children of Seir, and set them up to be his gods, and bowed down himself before them, and burned incense unto them.
15Wherefore the anger of the LORD was kindled against Amaziah, and he sent unto him a prophet, which said unto him, Why hast thou sought after the gods of the people, which could not deliver their own people out of thine hand?
16And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.
17Then 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 see one another in the face.
18And Joash king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that was in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to advice or warnings from others?

2

What does it mean for you to heed wise counsel?

3

When have you ignored advice and faced consequences?

Life Application

wisdom

Seek out wise counsel in your decisions and be open to feedback.

faith

Reflect on how you can deepen your relationship with God to better understand His guidance.

People in This Verse

AmaziahOT

Amaziah was the son of Joash and succeeded him as king of Judah. His reign is noted for both military successes and failures, reflecting the complexities of leadership.

First appearance: 2 Chronicles 24:27

The ProphetOT

A messenger of God who warned Amaziah about his actions. Prophets played a crucial role in guiding Israel's leaders.

First appearance: 2 Chronicles 25:7

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